Unwinding in the glass with aromas of sweet blackberries and raspberries mingled with hints of rose petal and spices, the 2020 Mondot is medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a pure, seamless core of vibrant fruit and a long, succulent finish. Derived from Merlot growing on recently acquired vineyards on Saint-Émilion's limestone plateau, some 40% of the blend is matured in tank, with the rest in once-used barriques.

The 2020 Mondot has a well-defined nose of pretty brambly red fruit, briar and hints of wild mint. The palate is medium-bodied with relatively light tannins, but as fresh as a daisy. A light pepper note infuses the red fruit toward the finish, which is almost reminiscent of the Loire. Good salinity here. This is a fine Deuxième Vin from Troplong-Mondot.

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The 2020 Mondot is everything a second wine should be - plump, juicy and inviting. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and tobacco all meld together nicely. Time in the glass brings out a bit more nuance, as hints of wild flowers and raspberry add brightness. This is nicely done.

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100% Merlot. Cask sample.
Fresh and floral on the nose. Palate sweet and ripe with plummy fruit but backed by a chalky freshness and texture that brings everything into balance. Accessible early but can age. (JL)

Tasted blind. Deep crimson. Dark-fruited and a touch oaky on the nose. Oaky on the palate too, chewy, chocolatey, with just enough fruit at the core to balance. Freshness is marked on the finish but not fully meshed. (JH)