2005 Troplong Mondot
By Chateau Troplong Mondot
2005 Troplong Mondot from Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The mesmeric 2005 Troplong Mondot from the esteemed Chateau Troplong Mondot encapsulates the highest distinction a Saint-Émilion can achieve in an exceptional vintage year beloved by Bordeaux enthusiasts. This vintage echoes a period when nature rendered a chef-d'oeuvre, with a growing season that balanced warmth and precipitation to near perfection.
A Vintage to Heed: Asset of the Cellar
Enriched by the singular terroir, the 2005 Troplong Mondot is that sought-after confluence of power and finesse—a vanguard release that stands as a beacon of quality for collectors and an astute addition to any investment portfolio. It testifies to the talent of Château Troplong Mondot's winemaking mastery, where understanding of the land and vine colludes with climatic gifts.
Grandeur of the Grapes: A Sensory Reverie
The 2005 vintage expresses a luscious conflation of ripe black fruits with underlain mineral complexity that connoisseurs long to find in their glass. It's a symphony; harmonious chords echo from each sip—dark cherry, plum, and blackcurrant play against gentle crescendos of truffle, liquorice, and subtle oak. The plump tannins are like well-worn leather—supple yet firm—auguring well for longevity. It offers unparalleled balance, captivating those privileged enough to let it linger on their palate.
As we gaze upon its evolution, one has seen this particular iteration stride gracefully through its teenage years, approaching full maturity with dignified elegance. It is now ready to stand as one of the pinnacles of one's collection or to be uncorked at that momentous occasion, assured to leave an indelible impression.
Quite simply, possessing or experiencing the 2005 Troplong Mondot is not merely an indulgence—it's an incursion into Bordeaux at its pinnacle. As it unfurls its layers over time, there's little wonder why this wine emerges as an emblematic choice for erudite investors discerning enough to recognise enduring value wrapped within an ensorcelling vintage narrative.
Market price (HKD)
HK$21,440.61
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
112.15
Scores and tasting notes
The 2005 Troplong Mondot is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc. It was emotional tasting this wine, thinking of the late Christine Valette, who made this compelling wine while battling with considerable courage against an insidious disease. It is a great effort and a superstar of the vintage. Dense purple, it offers notes of white chocolate, blackberry, cassis and licorice as well as a hint of truffle and some subtle background oak. Full-bodied, multi-layered, and spectacularly pure and rich, it is a tour de force, and a great tribute to an incredible woman. Remarkably youthful, this wine probably needs another 4-8 years of bottle age, and should keep for 20 or more years. Kudos to the late Christine Valette!
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015
This estate was justifiably elevated to a Premier Grand Cru Classe in the new St.-Emilion classification thanks to the exceptional efforts of proprietress Christine Valette over the last two decades. The 2005 is one of the monumental wines of the vintage, and may eclipse their prodigious 1990. Inky/blue/purple-colored with an exceptional bouquet of Asian spices, blueberries, blackberries, truffles, cold steel, graphite, and charcoal, it hits the palate with exceptional purity, laser-like precision, a compellingly concentrated, multilayered mouthfeel, a broad, savory texture, terrific acidity, and substantial, but sweet tannins. It lives up to everything it revealed in barrel, and appears set to live for a half century or more. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2050.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #176 April 2008