2010 Chateau Troplong Mondot - Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé B - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

3 bottles Chateau Troplong Mondot 2010 99 RP, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (205) , March 2013: 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. Caution: private sale! No warranty, no exchange, no taking back! Any apearing taxes on alcohol imports are paid by the buyer! Buyers and bidders assure that they have the legal minimum age to buy alcohol in their country!