Château La Mondotte Grand Cru Classé St. Emilion 2021

"Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Frische dunkle Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Roten Johannisbeeren, feine Herz- kirschen, kandierte Orangenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, rotbeerige Textur, feine, seidige Tannine, salzig im Abgang, ein Hauch von Ribiseln, delikater, leichtfüßig wirkender Stil."
93/100 Punkte

"Unwinding in the glass with scents of cherry, sweet berries, dark chocolate and loamy soil, the 2021 La Mondotte is medium to full-bodied, lively and concentrated, with a compact, tightly wound profile, tangy acids and beautifully refined tannins. Of all the von Neipperg wines, this is the most reticent at this early stage, but all the components for a notable success are present."
92-94/100 Punkte

"The 2021 La Mondotte is marked by strong calcaire accents and a bit of oak tannin that has not yet fully integrated, as the colder cellar here (vis-a-vis Canon-La Gaffelière) results in wines in barrel that evolve at a slow pace. Like all of the Neipperg wines, La Mondotte shows terrific energy and drive. A burst of dark cherry fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice builds into the deep, resonant finish. There's a ton of character here. The purity of the flavors is striking. I am so looking forward to tasting the 2021 in bottle." von ANTONIO GALLONI
93-95/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2031-2051

"The 2021 La Mondotte was cropped at 45hL/ha between 30 September and 6 October and matured in 50% new oak. Suave on the nose, it offers dark berry fruit, incense and subtle cassis scents, that are very well integrated. Much less powerful than the La Mondotte of old. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, juicy and ripe, well balanced with a silky smooth finish. Perhaps what is just missing is a little grip and density, but it is well-crafted and fresh as a daisy." von NEAL MARTIN
91-93/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2028-2042

"So viel Finesse und Präzision. Gelassenheit und Kraft verschmelzen miteinander. Einladende Noten von Sauerkirschen und schwarzen Johannisbeeren, gefolgt von einem Hauch von Graphit. Am Gaumen hat der Wein Tiefe und Spannung. Seine Tannine sind cremig, dicht und harmonieren mit der lebhaften Säurestruktur. Ein vollmundiger Wein, der Temperament und Charme in sich vereint und über die Substanz verfügt, um einige Jahrzehnte zu überdauern. Leicht salziger Abgang von hoher Persistenz."
96-97/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027-2051

Der 2021er Jahrgang La Mondotte wurde aus 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc gekeltert.

"A refined and firm-tannined red with violets, tangerines and blue fruit. Medium-bodied, tight and compact palate with everything in place. Elegance with structure."
95-96/100 Punkte