{"product_id":"la-mondotte-premier-grand-cru-classe-b-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2015","title":"La Mondotte Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67558149685545,"sku":"1015125","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/LaMondottePremierGrandCruClasseBSaint-EmilionGrandCru2015_10015125_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1794588533","url":"https:\/\/firstbottlewines.com\/products\/la-mondotte-premier-grand-cru-classe-b-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2015","provider":"First Bottle Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}