(96-98), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2019 Troplong Mondot is a blend this year of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 10th to the 25th of September. The pH is 3.55—pretty incredible when you consider the alcohol is nearly 15%! I hasten to add that from tasting, I would have guessed this was 14.3% to 14.5% alcohol. It is the kind of wine with so much energy it practically does pirouettes on your palate.

Opaque purple-black colored, the nose is fantastically floral, bursting from the glass with notes of candied violets, red roses and lavender over a core of plum preserves, wild blueberries and black raspberries with touches of garrigue, tilled soil, wild fungi and crushed rocks plus a waft of powdered cinnamon. The medium-bodied palate is like a tightly coiled spring, featuring beautifully knit layers of black and red fruits, earth and floral notes within a firm, fine-grained frame and bags of freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. This is a far cry from the old-school style of Troplong Mondot from a few years back, and it is incredibly impressive. This wine is aging in French oak barriques, some larger vats, and a small proportion is in amphorae. The oak portion is 60% new.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 70.00 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 22.40 €

(93-95)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Lascombes charges out of the gate with brazen scents of blackcurrant jelly, Black Forest cake and black raspberries plus touches of cedar chest, lilacs, pencil lead, camphor and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate possesses beautiful poise and freshness, with a firm line of ripe, finely grained tannins supporting the intense, crunchy black fruits, finishing on a lingering mineral note.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 53.20 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 14.00 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 19.60 €

(97-99), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 La Mondotte needs a little coaxing before bursting onto the scene with flamboyant scents of plum pudding, blueberry compote, blackberry pie and red roses. Further swirling reveals provocative, emerging notes of sandalwood, cracked black pepper, baker's chocolate, unsmoked cigars and crushed rocks plus a waft of black truffles. The medium to full-bodied palate is an exercise in poise and sophistication, featuring the most exquisitely ripe, velvety tannins and amazing freshness, beautifully countering the intense blue and black fruit layers, finishing with epic length and loads of mineral sparks. Breathtaking!

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 6
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 126.00 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 19.60 €

(95 - 97)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Canon la Gaffeliere opens with an incredibly evocative perfume of lilacs, Morello cherries, black raspberries, jasmine and Sichuan pepper over a core of ripe black plums, wild blueberries and dark chocolate with touches of iron ore and cumin seed. The medium to full-bodied palate reveals an edifying intensity of electric blue and black fruit layers, supported by a rock-solid frame of firm, finely grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long with a firework display of fruit, mineral and spicy nuances. A thrilling wine from the get-go and one that should age very well!

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 57.40 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 60.20 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 67.00 €

Conditionnement : Carton de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.00 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 31.50 €

(91-93)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the 2019 Blanc was harvested from the 29th of August to the 12th of September. Yields were 44 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 13.49% with a pH of 3.24. The nose is youthfully mute to begin, taking some coaxing and swirling to reveal white peach and fresh pear scents with touches of allspice, coriander seed and lemon blossom. Medium-bodied, the palate is locked tight, offering glimpses at an intense, layered, mineral-driven style with bags of freshness and texture to its credit. Shy at the moment, it should come out beautifully.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.70 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 25.00 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 39.20 €

(90-92)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2019 Marquis de Terme slips sensuously out of the glass with notes of plum preserves, baked black cherries and blackcurrant pastilles plus wafts of cinnamon toast, allspice, underbrush and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers wonderful vivacity and freshness, with a firm, grainy texture framing the bright, pure black fruits, finishing earthy.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 33.00 €

(92-94), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Olivier was harvested from the 17th September to the 8th of October. Yields were 47 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 14.6% with a pH of 3.66. Deep garnet-purple in color, it slowly unfurls to reveal notes of fresh blackcurrants, blackberry pie and plum preserves with compelling touches of woodsmoke, charcoal and underbrush. The palate delivers a rock-solid backbone of firm, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, backing up the muscular black fruits, finishing on a lingering mineral note. Very serious wine!

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.70 €

(91-93), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot, the 2019 Carbonnieux was harvested from the 18th of September to the 10th of October. Yields were 45 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 14.5% with a pH of 3.69. It is being aged in French oak barrels, 40% new, for an anticipated 12-15 months. Deep garnet-purple in color, it prances out of the glass with invigorating scents of fresh redcurrants, black cherries and cassis with touches of bay leaves, pencil shavings and cloves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has impressive vivacity with loads of crunchy black fruits and a refreshing line, framed by grainy tannins, finishing with a minty lift.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 25.20 €

(89-91), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Composed of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Semillon, the 2019 Blanc was harvested from the 29th of August to the 18th of September. Yields were 42 hectoliters per hectare this year. The alcohol came in at 13% with a pH of 3.1. It is aging in French oak barrels, 25% new, with lees stirring for an anticipated 10 months. The nose displays delicate scents of pear tart, fresh yellow apples and honey-drizzled peaches with hints of lemongrass and dill seed. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly played with invigorating freshness supporting the stone fruit and citrus flavors, finishing zesty.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 25.20 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 35.00 €

(85-87), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Clément-Pichon has a nose of fresh red and black currants, baked plums and boysenberries with wafts of dried Mediterranean herbs and forest floor. Medium-bodied, the palate is refreshing and juicy, finishing uncomplicated and pleasantly chewy.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 16.80 €

(98-100), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The blend this year is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Very deep purple-black colored, the 2019 Pontet-Canet has the most gorgeous, lifted perfume of lilacs, dark chocolate, Morello cherries and rosehip tea over a core of crème de cassis, plum preserves, licorice and woodsmoke with a waft of fragrant soil. Full-bodied, rich and fantastically opulent, the palate offers layer upon layer of ripe, finely grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced. A real head-turner, this beauty is absolutely going to steal your heart!

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 68.00 €