2021 Chateau Troplong Mondot (375 ml)

靈魂 Hook：一支有力量但不浮誇的 Saint-Emilion，細緻裡藏著礦質與深度。

為什麼選它？
1) 頂級地段 -> 位在產區最高點，360°採光與複雜土壤帶來層次感，酒體有份量但不厚重。
2) 平衡單寧 -> 絲滑卻有骨架，現在醒一陣子即可飲用，放十年更精彩。
3) 細膩桶陳 -> 14 個月橡木熟成，加了香料與結構但不搶風味。

侍酒師私房筆記：Chateau Troplong Mondot 的前調是花香與紅果，接著有檀香、香料和輕微松露氣息。入口厚實而流暢，礦感像粉末般托住果味，單寧細緻但抓得住口腔。若即飲建議醒 60–90 分鐘，正式晚宴可開瓶先行呼吸，放箱收藏則越陳越有層次。

釀造與田間：採取嚴格分級與分選，葡萄成熟採摘後在酒莊以傳統方式發酵，14 個月的橡木桶讓酒更有香料輪廓。葡萄園重視生物多樣性，土壤複雜性直接反映在酒款的礦物感與深度上。

場景化配餐指南：周末親友聚會搭配烤羊或 Ribeye、節日慶祝配野味或松露菇義大利麵，氣氛立刻高級起來。

降維打擊對比：同級別中它更靠近 terroir 與細緻度，而非單純靠堆砌果實與酒精，是想要質感與收藏價值的理性之選。

Soul Hook: A Saint-Emilion that balances power and polish—refined, mineral and built to age.

Why choose it?
1) Terroir-driven concentration -> A wine with density yet precise definition, showing both weight and clarity on the palate.
2) Refined structure -> Silky, polished tannins make it approachable now but keep it cellar-worthy.
3) Classic élevage -> 14 months in oak adds spice and backbone without masking the estate’s mineral thread.

Producer & Vineyard Notes: From the highest point of the appellation, the estate benefits from full 360° exposure and complex soils; biodiversity and careful vineyard management are central to the wine’s layered profile.

Winemaking & Ageing: Meticulous sorting and traditional élevage — 14 months in oak — produce a wine of aromatic richness and elegant precision; cork closure preserves its long-term potential.

Sommelier’s Note: Aromas of red berries and floral top notes open to sandalwood, spice and subtle truffle earth. The palate sits between polished density and chalky mineral lift; tannins are firm yet silky, driving a long, savoury finish. Decant for 60–90 minutes if drinking now; will reward patience over the next 10–30 years.

Occasion: A refined centrepiece for celebratory dinners, special-date steaks, or a sophisticated housewarming—pairs especially well with grilled red meat and richer mushroom dishes.

Competitive Edge: Offers the pedigree and ageing potential of a Premier Grand Cru Classé with strong critic scores, yet often at better value than the most famous First Growth names.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 60-90 minutes
• Taste: red berries, black plum, floral, spice, sandalwood, truffle/earth, silky tannins, chalky minerality, elegant structure, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak with Café de Paris butter, Roast lamb or lamb kreatopita, Venison or other game, Mushroom ragù or truffle dishes, Aged hard cheeses (Comté, Manchego)
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 85%, Cabernet Franc : 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 2%,

Winery

Chateau Troplong Mondot 坐落於產區最高點，土壤多樣且受良好日照，莊園重視生物多樣性與精細田間管理。分級為 Premier Grand Cru Classé B，酒莊以傳統桶陳與嚴謹分選來呈現產地特色。

Chateau Troplong Mondot — an estate perched at the highest point of Saint-Emilion, noted for its complex soils, 360° exposure and biodiverse vineyard approach. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B, the domaine focuses on terroir expression through careful viticulture and traditional élevage.