This lovely estate has a magnificent view overlooking the town and the vineyards of St.-Emilion, sitting on a slope facing the Côte de Pavie. It is impeccably managed by one of the Right Bank's most famous female propietors, Christine Valette. She has extremely old vines in her vineyards, averaging 50+ ... more

I tasted this wine four separate times, with three tastings extremely consistent, and one tasting showing slightly more noticeable and astringent tannin. Do I think it is going to be as prodigious as the 2005? No, but it is a compelling Troplong Mondot, and probably more approachable than the 2005 ... more

This lovely estate has a magnificent view overlooking the town and the vineyards of St.-Emilion, sitting on a slope facing the Cote de Pavie. It is impeccably managed by one of the Right Bank's most famous female propietors, Christine Valette. She has extremely old vines in her vineyards, averaging 50+ ... more