Fine Wine

November 2129, 2022
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LOT 358

Lot 358

CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1998 (1)
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2010 (2) WA 99

CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1998 (1)
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2010 (2) WA 99
Lot 358 Details
CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 1998 (1)

Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
u. vts. stained label.

CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2010 (2)

Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
u. 2 x vts. 2 x scuffed labels.

Inky, bluish/black/purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full-bodied Troplong Mondot. All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier Pariente with the consultancy help of Michel Rolland. I-m not sure what the heady alcohol level is in Troplong Mondot in 2010 (it certainly must be in the 15%+ range), but it is well-concealed behind the extravagant, richness, full-bodied power, and pure nobility of this majestic wine. Forget this for 5-7 years and drink it over the following three decades. February 2013 Drink: 2018-2048 WA 99

3 bts.    per lot $500 - $700

Realised: $516

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