Tasting Notes

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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 21 Jul 22
Tawny brick around the edging, heading to pale rose. Gentle melted tannins, dried roses and smoked earth, this is very much in its tertiary phase, beautiful classicism, has a sense of life, but at this point is a gentle old school St Emilion, with touches of salted cracker and saffron as it opens, and waves of welcoming campfire smoke. The quality of the terroir comes through on the finish, with a gentle lick of freshness bouyed up by the limestone soils. This has heart, and is a lovely wine. Claude Valette was owner at the time, with his daughter Christine running things, and Jean-Pierre Taleyson cellar master. Michel Rolland already consultant, as he would remain until 2017. 50% new oak.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2032
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 15 Feb 24
The 1988 Troplong Mondot has a deep garnet-brick color. It erupts from the glass with powerful notes of star anise, sandalwood, Chinese five spice, and cigar box, leading to a core of prunes, dried figs, and dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate delivers satiny tannins and fantastic freshness to support the exotic spices layers, finishing long and fragrant.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2034
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.