Chateau La Mondotte 2016

An expressive Saint-Émilion wine with an ideally integrated oak structure

The estate

The Château La Mondotte is a wine estate dating from the 19th century. Relatively recent, this Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion is managed by Stephan Von Neipperg. Belonging to a German family immersed in the world of viticulture for nearly eight centuries, Stephan von Neipperg runs the Château La Mondotte with passion and talent.

The vineyard

Château La Mondotte has a 4.5-hectare vineyard east of Saint-Émilion. The old vines, averaging 60 years old, are planted on a mosaic of terroirs with silty clay soils over a rocky subsoil. The vineyard is managed under certified organic farming.

Winemaking and aging

Aging is carried out in barrels (70 % of which are new) on fine lees for an average of 18 months.

Blend

Merlot (80 %) and Cabernet Franc (20 %).

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Mondotte 2016

Tasting

Color
Beautiful red color with violet highlights.

Nose
The nose develops fruity aromas (red cherries, blueberries, sloes) and well-integrated oak.

Palate
On the palate, the attack is silky, with a refined tannic structure and beautiful persistence.