Lot 544
CHÂTEAU PAVIE 2011 (1) WS 95 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 1998 (2)
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2000 (2) WA 96
Lot 544 Details
CHÂTEAU PAVIE 2011 (1)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé
wrinkled capsule.
The 2011 Pavie is composed of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (14.3% alcohol). It possesses a certain approachability, which is somewhat disarming for the big, robust, super-concentrated and ageworthy style Pavie has favored since 1998. The opaque purple-hued, full-bodied 2011 offers a sweet kiss of kirsch, blackberry, cassis and licorice, but no evidence of toasty oak despite the fact it is bottled about six months after most other premier grand cru classes in St.-Emilion. One of the most complete wines of the vintage, this superstar possesses gorgeous texture and opulence, and can be drunk in 3-4 years, or cellared for two decades. April 2014 WS 95 WA 95+
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 1998 (2)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
u. 1 x bn. 1 x ts. 1 x scraped label. 1 x scuffed label.
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2000 (2)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
u. 2 x ts. 1 x marked label. 1 x scraped capsule.
Extremely young with an unbelievable deep purple color, the 2000 Troplong Mondot has hardly budged since I tasted it in 2003. Two recent tastings confirmed that this is the greatest Troplong Mondot between their profound 1990 and more recent vintages such as 2005, 2008, and 2009. Copious chocolate, graphite, blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and ink characteristics are present in this full-bodied, powerful, massive St.-Emilion. While the tannins are noticeable, they are better integrated than they were seven years ago, and the fruit, extract, and richness clearly outweigh the wine’s structure. This 2000 will benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring (longer than I originally predicted), and has at least two decades of drinkability ahead of it. June 2010 WA 96