La Mondotte 2018
| Distrikt | Saint-Émilion |
| Druvor | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Årgång | 2018 |
| Fyllighet | 9 |
| Fruktsyra | 9 |
| Strävhet | 9 |
| Procucenter | La Mondotte |
| Artikelnr | La Mondotte 603 |
| Lagerstatus | |
| Förpackningsmaterial | Trälåda OWC |
| Fraktkostnad | 169:- |
| Avnjutes mellan | 2025 - 2050 |
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VertdeVin
The nose is fresh, very elegant and offers a very beautiful fine grain, subtility and a beautiful precision just like a square of silk. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, raspberry, small notes of ripe wild plum associated with fine touches of violet as well as fine hints of camphor, very fine hints of pepper, a very discreet hint of tobacco and an imperceptible hint of sense of the place. The palate is fruity, beautifully elegant and offers gourmandize, deepness, a small aerial side, a very beautiful finesse of the grain, a very beautifully pulpy/acidulous/juicy fruit and a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, bright violet plum, small notes of acidulous raspberry associated with small touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of fresh violet, chocolate, liquorice, a discreet hint of rose, toasted hazelnut, sense of the place, a subtle hint of sweet mild tobacco and an imperceptible hint of Badiane (in the background). Good length. A very beautiful acidulous persistence (racy).
Falstaff
Dark ruby, purple reflections, faint ochre brightening on the rim. Multi-faceted bouquet with dark forest fruits, ripe black cherry, candied violet, some nougat and cedar. Taut and tightly meshed on the palate, red cherry, very lively structure, vivid, ripe tannins, elegant and long. Has charm and definite ageing potential; an irresistible wine with great drinking flow.
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
This is a rich, lusciously textured, full-bodied, velvet laced wine that is impossible not to be enthralled by. Inky dark in color, you find flowers, crushed stones, ripe, juicy, fresh, sweet, blackberries, plums, cherries and assorted pit fruits. The intensity in the fruit, levels of depth and concentration, coupled with its gorgeous purity, essences of licorice, espresso, smoke and tobacco leaf with a touch of mint is there from start to finish. This is going to be a cellar treasure that will age and evolve for 2-3 decades with ease. The wine blends 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. Only 1,600 cases were produced.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 La Mondotte strolls nonchalantly out of the glass with expressive scents of plum preserves, blueberry compote and chocolate-covered cherries, followed by suggestions of candied violets, licorice, hoisin and black truffles with a waft of ground cloves. It's medium to full-bodied with seriously impressive tension and wonderfully ripe, velvety tannins supporting the generous black fruit preserves layers, finishing with amazing length and loads of panache. It will require a good 4-5 years to unlock some of its finer nuances, then drink this powerhouse over the next 25+ years.
Jeb Dunnuck
Coming from a cool terroir situated near Pavie Decesse and based on 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 La Mondotte reveals a dense purple hue to go with a rich, yet classic, regal, full-bodied style delivering impressive blue fruits, graphite, scorched earth, and liquid violet aromas and flavors. It's concentrated and powerful, yet it's the balance, purity of fruit, and quality of tannins that set it apart. Do your best to hide bottles for 5-7 years, and it's going to evolve for 30+.
Druvor
75 % Merlot, 25 % Cabernet Franc.
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