TROPLONG MONDOT 2019

Troplong Mondot

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Located on a hill northeast of Saint-Emilion, the Troplong Mondot estate has long been a producer of fine wine. However, since the 1980s, the quality of the wine has soared and reached a level equivalent to the best in the appellation. Troplong Mondot is a robust wine that manages to be refined and elegant. It skillfully combines opulence and freshness, resulting in an exceptional wine for aging.

History of the Château

The land that makes up the Troplong Mondot estate belonged to the Abbot of Sèze during the 18th century. He was already producing one of the finest wines in the region, making it highly sought after. In 1850, Raymond Théodore Troplong, a jurist and president of the Senate under the Second Empire, purchased Mondot. His political role and fame undeniably contributed to the chateau's reputation. As per tradition, he added his name to the chateau, thus creating Troplong Mondot.

In 1921, Georges Thienpont, a Belgian wine merchant, acquired the property. Three years later, he added Vieux Château Certan in Pomerol to his portfolio. However, after several difficult years, he was forced in 1943 to sell Troplong Mondot to another wine merchant, Alexandre Valette.

Since 1981, his great-granddaughter, Christine Valette, has been managing the estate. It is to her that we can attribute the excellent quality of recent wines. Alongside her husband Xavier Parient, they have improved the quality of the wines and the reputation of the chateau worldwide. Supported by the oenologist Jean-Philippe Fort and Claude and Lydia Bourguignon, specialists in sustainable soil enhancement. A restructured vineyard, ecological soil management, a reasoned cultural approach, and the team of experts accompanying them have enabled the chateau to reach the rank of Premier grand cru classé in Saint-Emilion in 2006.

<b>Today</b>

In 2012, Troplong Mondot pushed the gastronomic experience further by creating guest rooms and a restaurant, Les Belles Perdrix, now credited with a Michelin star.

In 2014, the woman who had elevated the chateau to its peak, Christine Valette-Parienté, passed away after a long illness.

Now, Jean-Pierre Taleyson is the cellar master while Rémy Monribot holds the position of vineyard manager.