Chateau Troplong-Mondot is grown on extensive vineyards rich in limestone and clay soils. Powerful and well-structured with pronounced complex tannins, its deep aromas of truffles and blackberries develop over time.

The grapes are hand-harvested, totally destemmed, and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, moving to oak barrels for secondary malolactic fermentation. The wine is matured in oak barrels (75% new oak and 25% one-year old) for 12 to 24 months depending on the vintage. The average production of the grand vin is between 60,000 to 90,000 bottles.

The 2016 Troplong-Mondot is a Bordeaux blend from Saint Emilion, produced by Troplong-Mondot. This red wine, sealed with a cork closure, boasts an alcohol content of 15.5%. The blend is primarily composed of 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aged in 77% new French oak barrels.

James Suckling of jamessuckling.com awarded this wine a score of 96, praising its "aromas of redcurrants and cherries with flowers." He notes the wine's "full body and tight, finely chewy tannins" and suggests trying it from 2021.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the 2016 Troplong-Mondot a score of 95+, describing it as "bursting out of the glass with bold preserved plums, Black Forest cake, and Indian spices scents." She highlights its "full-bodied, rich, plushly textured and oh-so-decadent" character, with a "fantastic persistence."

Wine Spectator also rated this wine highly, with a score of 95. The review notes its "pure, unadulterated beam of raspberry and cherry preserve flavors" and subtle "chalky minerality through the finish." The wine is described as "beautiful," with a recommendation to drink from 2023 through 2038.

Wine Enthusiast rated the wine at 94, emphasizing its "power and rich character." The review mentions "intense tannins along with dark-chocolate flavors and huge concentration," suggesting it will "calm and soften" with time, but will always remain "huge." The suggested drinking window is from 2026.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com gave the wine an impressive score of 97, calling it "rich, hedonistic, unctuous, and mouth-coating." He describes the wine as having "layers of black cherry, jammy sweet plums, hints of fig, licorice, smoke, and dark chocolate," with a finish that lasts over 40 seconds.

Jeb Dunnuck also awarded the wine a 97, noting its "powerful blue and black fruits, smoked earth, truffle, chocolate, and licorice." He describes it as "full-bodied, deep, and opulent," predicting it will drink well for upwards of three decades.

Decanter's review, which also scores the wine at 95, highlights its "plump and dense" fruit and "chewy rather than chalky" tannins. The review mentions the "rich chocolate flavors dusted with mint" and a "very pretty salinity on the finish."

Jane Anson, scoring the wine at 97, describes its "inky depths to the color" and "powerful, full of character" nature. She notes "grilled sandalwood oak notes" and "bitter almond and cracked black pepper on the finish," suggesting it needs another decade to fully reveal itself.

Overall, the 2016 Troplong-Mondot is a highly praised wine, noted for its rich, complex flavors and impressive aging potential.