1989 Troplong Mondot
By Chateau Troplong Mondot
1989 Troplong Mondot from Château Troplong Mondot, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
In the pantheon of legendary Saint-Émilion vintages, the 1989 Troplong Mondot beholds a coveted place. Sitting regally atop the Right Bank’s lush plateau, Château Troplong Mondot's philosophy of meticulous viticulture and reverence for terroir shines brightly in this particular harvest. The exceptional '89 vintage harmonises the estate’s traditional craftsmanship with a climatic serendipity that graced Bordeaux during this year.
Richness of '89: A Narrative in Every Glass
The story of the 1989 vintage is one of favourable climatic paradoxes. A magnanimous blend of hot days and cool nights provided an optimal canvas for the grapes to ripen with an eloquence that has become synonymous with the year. The season induced a concentration in the berries that imparted depth and opulence to this nectar, thus nurturing the Troplong Mondot's famed full-bodied profile.
The wine itself presents an olfactory tapestry rich in plums and black cherries, intertwined delicately with hints of earthy truffle and tobacco – a testament to its age-worthy structure. The palate is met with a sumptuous array of ripe tannins and creamy oak, which, after more than three decades, are harmonising into a patina of complex tertiary flavours unique to this esteemed vintage.
An Investment Worthy of Your Cellar
Connoisseurs and investors alike appreciate that an offering such as the 1989 Troplong Mondot is more than just a vessel of fine drink; it is an asset promising maturation and appreciation – both sensorial and financial. Château Troplong Mondot's acclaimed legacy is evident in every decanted drop, delivering not just a sublime tasting journey but also carrying inherent value against the ever-shifting landscape of fine wine investment.
In conclusion, the 1989 vintage from Château Troplong Mondot secures its position as one of the most distinctive and memorable expressions from Saint-Émilion. For those seeking to embellish their portfolios with a wine that tells an enticing story of its vintage year while promising longevity, this is indeed a judicious addition.
Market price (USD)
$2,170.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
111.25
Scores and tasting notes
If ever a wine should be garlanded with a tag that says 'Don't Go Near For Ten Years' then this is it. The nose takes an hour to reluctantly open after decanting with black cherries, cassis, a touch of black coffee (none of the ginger elements of last time.) The palate is full-bodied, extremely tannic and surly, though smooth in texture. Black chrries, cassis and iodine: this is going to turn into one decadent wine but my God, just give it 5-6 hours decanting or leave it in your cellar for a few years. Drink 2015-2030+. Tasted December 2008.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2009
A very youthful wine that probably will never hit the heights of the 1990 (but how many wines do?), this dense ruby/purple-colored wine has a very pure nose of roasted espresso, black cherry jam, blackberry, mineral, and even a hint of blueberry. Some smoke and high-quality toasty new oak are there, but now that seems to be fading into the background. Quite full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, yet at the same time elegant, this wine still seems very young and unevolved. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Last tasted, 11/02.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002