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La Mondotte Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015

Reviews

100 -Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

From the moment the wine hits your plate, you know this is special. The fruits are on the black cherry and plum liqueur side. The wine is dense, yet light on its feet. Polished and stony, there is weight and density. The wine builds in intensity on the palate, leaving you with a finish that sticks with you for at least 60 seconds. This is a unique tasting experience that really leaves an impression. 100 Points

100 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The deep purple, inky-colored 2015 La Mondotte is something to behold and one of the top handful of wines in the vintage, as well as a perfect wine. Coming from an organically farmed 4.5-hectare parcel of clay and limestone soils located behind Pavie Decesse and a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc (it hit 14.5% alcohol), it boasts awesome aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, black licorice, and toasty oak, with building minerality that comes through with time in the glass. It’s incredible on the palate as well and possesses a huge, super-concentrated, yet thrillingly pure, elegant style as well as lots of sweet tannins and a huge finish. It’s a primordial baby at the moment, but wow, what a wine. Give bottles 4-5 years of cellaring and it should keep for two to three decades.

99 -James Suckling -

98 -Wine Spectator -

94 -Decanter -

94-96 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2015 La Mondotte is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc picked on 18 September and 7 October respectively, then aged in 80% new oak after a 33-day vatting. It has a dense, opulent and very concentrated bouquet that is driven by the super-intense Merlot, though as I mention in my accompanying introduction, the alcohol is contained and not at all apparent. The palate is very well balanced with rounded, supple tannin. There is a lot of weight in the mouth here, very focused and intense with blackberry and raspberry fruit, fine mineralité and tension, leading to an almost pixelated finish. This is an impressive La Mondotte for sure, though the 2015 Canon la Gaffeliere might offer more intellect.

91 -Vinous -

The 2015 La Mondotte has a slight dustiness on the nose and is missing the same freshness as its peers. This needs more presence. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, an appealing fleshy texture and a sweet core of blood orange-infused black fruit segueing into a light chocolaty finish. Again, it needs another two or three years. Perhaps this bottle was a little off-color? Tasted blind at the 2015 Bordeaux Ten-Year-On tasting at Farr Vintners.

Technical Details

Blend 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Stephan von Neipperg and Stéphane Derenoncourt
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Right Bank
Appellation Saint-Émilion
Vineyard Estate vineyard from La Mondotte
Farming Method Certified Organic
Oak 100% new French oak barrels
Fermentation fermented in wooden vats for 28 to 35 days
Aging / Cooperage aged on fine lees in 100% new French oak barrels for 18 months
Alcohol 14.5%
Production 1,150 cases

La Mondotte Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015

Name: La Mondotte Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1015125
Price: 219.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Proprietary Reds | Bordeaux

JL100, JD100, JS99, WS98, DC94, WA94-96, VN91

Certified Organic

$330.00

$219.95

750ML

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La Mondotte is one of the great modern stories in Saint-Émilion. The INAO refused Stephan von Neipperg’s plan to absorb this tiny 4.5-hectare vineyard into his classified Canon-la-Gaffelière estate in 1996, forcing him to launch it independently. That first standalone vintage was celebrated by the press immediately, confirming von Neipperg’s instinct. By 2012 it had earned Premier Grand Cru Classé B status. The wine is farmed biodynamically, blended around 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from cold, late-ripening limestone plateau soils east of the town of Saint-Émilion, and aged in 80% new oak. The 2015 may be the finest La Mondotte ever produced. James Lawther MW awarded a perfect 100, Jeb Dunnuck awarded 100, James Suckling 99, Wine Spectator 98, and Decanter 94. The Wine Cellar Insider described a wine that was dense, yet light on its feet, polished and stony, with weight and density and a finish that stays with you for more than 60 seconds, calling it the best La Mondotte ever. James Suckling described blackberries, iodine, oyster shell, violets, and lavender with a full-bodied, beautifully balanced, refined palate. Wine Advocate scored it 94 to 96. Two perfect scores from two of the world’s leading critics. These exist in tiny quantities. Act on this immediately.

About The Producer

Chateau La Mondotte is a prestigious winery located in the heart of the Saint-Emilion appellation in Bordeaux, France. With a rich history dating back to the 19th century, La Mondotte has earned a reputation as one of the most sought-after producers of Merlot-based wines in the world. Led by the talented winemaker Michel Rolland, the team at La Mondotte is dedicated to crafting wines that are both elegant and powerful, with a unique character that reflects the terroir of the region. Their state-of-the-art winery and meticulously tended vineyards are a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence. But what truly sets La Mondotte apart is their unbridled passion for innovation and experimentation. With a willingness to take risks and explore new horizons in winemaking, they are constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. If you're a wine enthusiast looking for a truly exceptional experience, a visit to Chateau La Mondotte is an absolute must. Prepare to be wowed by some of the finest wines you've ever tasted!

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