2014 Chateau Troplong Mondot

品飲筆記：酒色深沉，香氣以黑莓、李子和成熟黑果為主軸，伴隨黑巧克力、甘草、菸草與微煙燻氣息。中段有松露與烤橡木的細膩堆疊，酸度明朗，使濃郁果味更顯清晰。口感飽滿，單寧結實而細緻，層次分明，餘韻綿延。
酒莊與田地：卓龍夢特位居產區制高點，享有360度日照與複雜土壤剖面，園地生物多樣性由來已久，這些元素共同成就酒款的深度與身份感。釀造採古典派手法，強調表現風土而非過度干預。
釀造工藝：發酵與浸皮控管以取得豐富濃度與緻密單寧，隨後於橡木桶中熟成約18個月，讓香料與結構慢慢融合入果味。瓶中仍有發展空間，建議飲用前醒酒一段時間，會更顯層次與柔和感。

Tasting Note: Deep, inky ruby with an intense aromatic core of black fruits — plum, blackberry and cassis — layered with dark chocolate, dried licorice, tobacco and a discreet smokiness. Truffle and toasted oak loom on the mid-palate while a bright acidity lifts the dense fruit. The palate is concentrated and richly textured, showing ripe, well-extracted tannins and a very long, layered finish.
Producer Notes: From a dominant site at the highest point of the appellation, this cuvée expresses exceptional soil complexity and a 360° exposure. The estate emphasises terroir expression and biodiversity, yielding wines of power tempered by refined precision and ageing potential.
Winemaking & Ageing: Fermented and extracted to achieve depth and polish, the wine was matured for about 18 months in oak barrels to integrate structure and spice without overpowering fruit. Classic élevage and a cork closure allow further development in bottle.
Vineyard Notes: The vineyard sits atop the appellation, benefiting from optimal sun exposure and varied soils that contribute to mineral detail and concentrated ripeness. Biodiversity in the parcel is long-standing, feeding balanced ripeness and complex aromatics.
Cellaring: Built for the long term (drinking window to 2050). For near-term enjoyment, open and decant for around 60–120 minutes to reveal layers.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5%
• Decant Time: 90 minutes
• Taste: blackberry, plum, cassis, black cherry, dark chocolate, truffle, tobacco, licorice, smoke, minerality, cedar, spice, concentrated, layered, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with Café de Paris butter, Fillet steak, Roasted lamb, Beef and venison, Mushroom and truffle dishes, Aged hard cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda)
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 91%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 7%, Cabernet Franc : 2%,

Winery

卓龍夢特位列聖艾美濃Premier Grand Cru Classé B，酒莊坐落於產區制高點，享有獨特土壤與全方位日照。園內生物多樣性豐富，酒莊以傳統釀法與適度橡木熟成，釀出具有力量與陳年潛力的風土派佳釀。

Chateau Troplong Mondot is a Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate renowned for dominating the landscape from the appellation's highest point. The property is celebrated for its complex soils, 360° exposure and longstanding biodiversity. Traditional winemaking and extended oak élevage produce powerful, terroir-driven wines with great ageing potential.