(95 - 97)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown


The 2020 Troplong Mondot is composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc, harvested from 4th September and lasting for about three weeks. The pH is 3.53, the IPT (tannin index) is 75 and the alcohol is 14.5%. Opaque purple-black colored, it opens with a vivacious burst of black fruits—stewed plums, baked blackberries and boysenberries—giving way to a fragrant undercurrent of licorice, ground cloves, cinnamon stick and lilacs, with a touch of bouquet garni. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of plump, juicy black fruits and savory sparks, framed by fantastically ripe, fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and opulent.

“Our limestone and clay soils really did their job of capturing the moisture in the winter,” said Aymeric de Gironde, winemaker at Troplong Mondot. “In the center, we have the clay soils with large stones and flint. This is what I call the freebie—the core of the vineyard around the water tower—where you get all that generosity for free, lots of power and structure. Then you have the outskirts, which has a limestone subsoil. The limestone and earlier harvest give a minerality, with the silkiness of the tannins. We are looking for a very round and deep wine, but also very dynamic.

Harvest was very warm. So, we really had to adjust what we did. We only harvested in the early morning. In the winery, we have built a cool room to store the grapes about a day and a half before we ferment. We immediately bring them down to about five degrees. We managed this year to have quite a long cold maceration—averaging about 10 days, but some tanks were pushed to 15 days. Then the fermentation went very fast—one of the fastest and most efficient we’ve had. Also, as in 2019, we didn’t do any malolactic in barrels in 2020—only in tanks. This brings a bit more purity to the wines. Then you can blend the plots more easily, with greater clarity.”

Not without its challenges, 2020 was a great vintage to continue the upward trajectory and unveiling of the new expression of this very special site at Troplong Mondot—and what an exhilarating ride this is!

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 6
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 84.00 €

(83 - 85), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2020 La Sirene de Giscours is composed of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple colored, it offers up notes of crushed blackberries, black raspberries, redcurrant jelly and cranberries, plus hints of underbrush, pencil lead and sautéed herbs. The light to medium-bodied palate is a little lean in the middle, featuring a light chewiness of tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing a tad short.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.00 €

(92 - 94)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, the 2020 Giscours reveals a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of crushed redcurrants, plum preserves and Morello cherries, leading to hints of lavender, wild sage, damp soil and black truffles with a touch of licorice. The medium-bodied palate bursts with vibrant red and black fruits and lots of savory accents, supported by soft, very well managed tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 47.60 €

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.00 €

(91 - 93)+, Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Cantenac Brown slides effortlessly out of the glass with pronounced notes of licorice, tar, tapenade and fertile loam over a core of warm cassis and plum preserves, with a waft of charcuterie. The medium-bodied palate is refreshing, bursting with crunchy black fruit and herbal sparks with a well-managed, grainy texture, finishing long and earthy.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 39.90 €

(92 - 94), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2020 Lascombes comes skipping out of the glass with bright, cheery scents of raspberry coulis, blackberry preserves and fresh blackcurrants, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, dried roses and charcuterie with a waft of bouquet garni. The medium to full-bodied palate has great tension and energy, delivering crunchy red and black fruit layers and a firm, grainy frame, finishing long with an herbal lift.

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

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 23.80 €

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

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

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 21.00 €

(90 - 92), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2020 Marquis de Terme sports a deep garnet-purple color and pronounced notes of blackcurrant cordial, blackberry preserves and kirsch, plus suggestions of bay leaves, forest floor, black truffles and hoisin. The medium-bodied palate is soft and juicy, delivering a good amount of ripe black fruits without heaviness, finishing with a spicy kick.

This blend is 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. It is aging for 18 months in French oak barriques, 50% new. The alcohol is 14%.

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 35.50 €

(91 - 93), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2020 Olivier Blanc sings of fresh Bosc pears, yellow apples and waxed lemons, plus hints of wet slate and fennel seed. The medium-bodied palate is clean, crisp and wonderfully refreshing, offering bags of citrus and apple-inspired flavors with a spicy kick on the finish.

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

(91 - 93), Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Very deep purple-black colored, the 2020 Olivier offers vibrant notions of wild blueberries, blackberry preserves and cassis, plus hints of clove oil, cinnamon stick and tree bark, with a waft of dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is elegantly played with soft tannins and seamless freshness supporting the restrained black and blue fruit flavors, finishing earthy.

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

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

Conditionnement : Caisse Bois de 12
Nb de caisses :
Prix : 42.33 €

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

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