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 2021 Troplong-Mondot Bordeaux Blend from Saint Emilion, France, crafted by the esteemed producer Troplong-Mondot, showcases the finesse and complexity that can be achieved in a challenging vintage. This red wine, composed of 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc, boasts a modest alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

In its inaugural production at the estate's new state-of-the-art winery, the 2021 vintage has garnered high praise from several prominent wine critics. William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it 95 points, describing it as "medium to full-bodied, deep and complete, with all the depth and authority that one expects from this clay-driven terroir." He noted the wine's "concentrated core of fruit underpinned by sweet tannins and lively animating acids," concluding with a "long, resonant finish."

James Suckling's review, also scoring 95 points, emphasizes the wine's elegance and finesse. According to Zekun Shuai, it has an "elegant and refined nose with a classy touch of spices and mineral to the red currants and berries" and is "very sleek and linear on the palate with super polished, immaculate tannins and a very long finish."

Jane Anson from janeanson.com highlights the wine's "natural density and power," scoring it 95 points. She appreciates its "coiled power and precision," noting flavors of "damson and blueberry fruit, salted cracker, density through the mid-palate, liquorice root and fennel."

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also awarded the wine 95 points, describing it as "medium-bodied, vibrant, crisp, and focused on its mineral essences." He praises its "freshness, energy, lift, and precision," with expressive red fruits and accents of "smoke, mint, spice, flowers, and espresso."

Decanter magazine gave the wine an impressive 96 points, noting its "bright purple rim" and "captivating and full" aromas. The review highlights the wine's "super bright and charged" palate, with flavors of "tangy strawberry, red cherry, and raspberry fruit" and a "mineral salinity on the finish."

Antonio Galloni from Vinous also awarded 96 points, calling it "fabulous" and appreciating its "extreme purity and class." He noted the wine's "strong presence of Cabernet Sauvignon" and its "brooding intensity, muscle, and power."

Finally, Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine 93 points, appreciating its "beautiful perfume of smoky black raspberries, crunchy cherries, chalky minerality, rose, and spring flowers." He described the wine as "medium-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a pretty, pure, seamless style."

Overall, the 2021 Troplong-Mondot is a finesse-driven wine that balances power with subtlety, making it an excellent choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.