2004 Château Troplong-Mondot

Red-ruby. Raspberry, plum, licorice and mocha on the nose, plus suggestions of meat, leather and burning tobacco. Supple and smooth on entry, then a bit simple in the middle palate, with a slight mintiness emerging with aeration. This is less filled in than the promising 2006, with less verve and definition. Finishes broad but slightly dry.

- Stephen Tanzer (05/2007)

The 2004 Troplong Mondot had a relatively large yield for the estate of 41 hectoliters/hectare. It has a deep garnet color, with a touch of brick. It springs from the glass with pronounced notes of chocolate mint, kirsch, and plum preserves, leading to suggestions of aniseed and mossy tree bark. The medium-bodied palate is generous and juicy, with firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and minty. (02/2024)

Aromas of blackberry, with hints of tobacco. Full-bodied, with fine tannins, good length and a delicate, fruity aftertaste. Much more refined than I remember from barrel. Caressing. Best after 2007. 5,000 cases made.

Sweet cherry, white chocolate, black currant, and crushed rock-like characteristics are present in this medium-bodied St.-Emilion. Excellent richness, spicy tannin, and hints of underbrush and herbs in the finish result in an excellent rather than brilliant Troplong-Mondot that must take a back seat to their other-worldly 2005 and impressively endowed 2006. Give it 2-4 years, and it could have outstanding potential.

- Robert M. Parker, Jr. (06/2007)