Wine Critic
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Chateau La Mondotte Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
Crafted with meticulous care, this wine encapsulates the essence of the Grand Cru classification. Intense aromas of black fruits, violets, and earthy nuances intertwine, promising a sensorial journey. On the palate, a symphony of flavors unfolds, guided by velvety tannins and a lingering finish. Chateau La Mondotte's dedication to excellence is showcased in every sip of this vintage, inviting you to savor the artistry within.
Critic tasting notes: (2012 vintage)
"Very intense nose showing orange peel, blackberries as well as ink and vanilla notes. Full-bodied red with chewy tannins, lovely acidity and a long, long finish. Complex and structured. Drink after 2019." - James Suckling
"Truffle, burning wood, smoke, incense and plum create the bouquet. Pure, stony, fresh, long and concentrated, the wine is plush, tannic and rich, demanding at least a decade before it comes together, softens and offers it complexities." - Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (95/100)
"From the luxury, 12 acre boutique outpost of the Neipperg family, the 2012 La Mondotte (generally 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc) has an inky/purple color, sweet mulberry, black cherry and cassis note, stunning purity and full bodied texture. The wine’s opulence and voluptuous character compare to its greatest vintages, such as 1998, 2000, 2005, 2009 and 2010. Its great terroir (clay and limestone soils) shines through with a stunning effort in the vintage. Drink it over the next 10 15 years." - Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, Reviewed by: Robert M. Parker, Jr. (95/100)
"Pure, floral and mineral, wild berries and some earthy notes, very rich and intense palate, good level of extraction, wild berries, fine purity, integration of oak, young but ripe tannin, very long finish." - Andreas Larsson, Tasted (95/100)
