2017 - La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion

La Mondotte 2017 has a deep garnet color. It waltzes out with ready-to-go scents of stewed red and black plums, blackberry preserves, and dried rose, plus hints of cinnamon stick, charcoal, and tilled soil. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegant and refreshing with lovely acidity and a perfumed, spicy finish.

The 2017 La Mondotte is absolutely exquisite, just as it was from barrel. In 2017, La Mondotte stands out for its aromatic intensity, nuance and total translucency. Sage, mint, licorice, plum, chocolate, spice and mineral undertones all grace this striking, beautifully nuanced Saint-Émilion made with 30% Cabernet Franc in addition to its Merlot base. More than anything else, I really admire the wine's precision and tension. The 2017 is such a gorgeous Mondotte.