| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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Another brilliant effort from a small, 45-year-old vineyard on the clay and limestone plateau above Pavie and Pavie Decesse, this blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc was cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare. A classically structured St.-Emilion, it boasts an opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of black raspberries, creme de cassis, blueberries, espresso roast, and pen ink. Huge tannin, massive body, and tremendous richness as well as depth suggest it will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring, and should drink well for 20-25.
A concentrated nose, showing intense blackberry, vanilla and cedar, with hints of raspberry. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and beautiful fruit that lasts minutes on the palate. Best after 2011.
Very dark purple. Very ripe and sumptuous on the nose. Very concentrated but with a spine of classic tannins. Still a little backward but there is no shortage of fruit here! Strong elderberry content. Very fine tannins. Little hint of dark chocolate - very flattering and exciting. Neat, dry finish. Drink 2013-20
This cuvee (from an 11+ acre vineyard planted on a clay and limestone plateau above Pavie-Decesse) performed better in January than it did last year. A blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc fashioned from yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, the inky/purple-hued 2004 offers rich aromas of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, incense, and toasty oak. Dense, full-bodied, rich, and beautifully structured as well as long, it requires 4-6 years of cellaring, and should drink well for two decades.
This concentrated, powerful 2004 is more muscular and virile than most La Mondottes. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by a tight but promising nose of damp earth, blue and black fruits, flowers, licorice, and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, with high tannin, it is an exceptionally fragrant, pure effort from Stephan von Neipperg that should age well for two decades. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.
