2018 Château Troplong Mondot Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, FranceABOUT THIS WINE Chteau Troplong Mondot is a First Classified Grand Cru 'B' of Saint Emilion. A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The grapes are hand harvested and then fermented in temperature controlled, stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in oak barriques (77% new) for 18 months. It is bottled unfiltered. Product of a very good year for the Bordeaux region, the Chateau Troplong Mondot 2018 expresses the quintessence of Saint

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8 hectares in the classic Castellero Cru

and minimal sulfites are used

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The wine is then bottled unfiltered after four years of ageing in stainless steel and 150 year-old seasoned chestnut vats

but two things remain constant: our pioneering spirit and commitment to our farm

The medium body and fine bubbles give it enough heft to pair with burgers or grilled chicken

With exacting qualitative and biodynamic practices

analyzing and monitoring the estate’s wines

30 day maceration

Garnacha (60%)

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