2010 | Château Troplong Mondot | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Laherte & Frères but with more ripeness and

but with more ripeness and density in this excellent vintage

with sensations of fruit in syrup and balsamic from the aging on the lees with hints of aniseed

Like most of its peers the 2005 needs several hours of aeration to be at its best

and black fruits all define the nose

The Mascot shares a glimpse into the evolution of its parent estates: a youthful snapshot of their future

2010 | Château Troplong Mondot | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Laherte & Frères but with more ripeness andInky, bluish black purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full bodied Troplong Mondot. All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier