2012 Chateau Troplong Mondot

卓龍夢特2012呈現深紫近黑的外觀，打開酒杯便聞到濃郁的黑果、李子與甘草香，背後帶有松露、煙草與黑巧克力的迷人氣息。口感厚實飽滿，果味純淨而集中，單寧細緻如粉，酸度保持清新，讓整體平衡而不失力量。酒莊位於產區高點，360°日照與複雜土壤造就豐富的風土表現；採取低產量、人工挑選與橡木陳桶的方式，使酒體既有結構又帶優雅香料感。建議醒酒一小時，配上厚切紅肉或燉煮料理最能襯出它的層次與餘韻。

This 2012 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from Chateau Troplong Mondot displays an inky, bluish-purple colour and an intensely concentrated bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum and savory notes of licorice, tobacco and dark chocolate. On the palate it is full-bodied and opulent, showing remarkable purity of fruit, polished powdery tannins and a lively thread of acidity that keeps the richness in balance. Oak ageing has added toasted spice and a subtle smoky lift without overwhelming the fruit. The estate’s producer notes celebrate the power of terroir tempered by precise elegance — wines from vineyards on the appellation’s highest point with exceptional exposure and complex soils. Hand-harvested, low-yield production and careful oak maturation produce a wine built for medium–long ageing; expect a wine that will continue to open and refine over the next one to two decades. Decant for about an hour to let the layers unfurl.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.2%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, plum, licorice, truffle, tobacco, dark chocolate, coffee, smoky toast, spice, concentrated, opulent texture, polished tannins, fresh acidity, long finish
• Food Matching: Ribeye steak, Fillet steak, Roast lamb, Beef and venison, Rich stews, Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 90%, Cabernet Sauvignon : 10%, Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

卓龍夢特位於聖艾美濃產區的高點，土地曝曬充足、土壤變化豐富，是出產結構與層次兼具紅酒的名莊。酒莊重視生態多樣性，採低產量、人工分選葡穗，並以適度橡木陳桶雕琢酒體。這樣的細緻管理讓酒既有力量也有優雅，適合長期陳放。

Chateau Troplong Mondot is a long-established Saint-Emilion estate known for powerful, terroir-driven wines. Sitting on the highest point of the appellation, the property benefits from exceptional exposure and complex soils. The team focuses on low yields, meticulous selection and thoughtful oak ageing to produce concentrated wines with both density and finesse.