The 2023 La Mondotte is a Bordeaux blend from the Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by La Mondotte, this red wine features an 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc composition and is sealed with a cork closure. The wine has received numerous high praise reviews from esteemed wine critics, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.

James Suckling awarded the 2023 La Mondotte an impressive 98 points, describing it as "a dense yet agile wine with blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and citrus aromas and flavors." He notes its medium body and fine tannins that "spread across the palate, running the length of the wine and helping it to last for minutes on the finish."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a score of 94 points. William Kelley highlighted the wine's standout qualities within the von Niepperg portfolio, mentioning its "aromas of dark berries, licorice and petals, framed by creamy new oak." Kelley also praises its "medium to full-bodied, layered and harmonious" nature, with "good depth at the core, supple tannin and a penetrating finish."

Antonio Galloni from Vinous rated the wine 97 points, calling it "fabulous" and one of the best Mondottes he has ever tasted. He describes the wine as possessing "vertical, explosive energy," with flavors of "inky dark fruit, mocha, lavender, new leather, spice and dried herbs."

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com also awarded the wine 98 points, noting its "incense, flowers, black cherries, cigar box, plums, and spice" aromas. He describes the palate as having "lush, bright, and fresh" fruits with an "understated sense of elegance" and a "lengthy finish that continues gaining in intensity and complexity."

Jeb Dunnuck, with a score of 96 points, commended the wine for its "beautiful aromatics of black raspberry and bright cherry-like fruit" and "classic graphite, chalky minerality, and floral notes." He highlights its "fine tannins and an overriding sense of freshness and elegance."

The Wine Independent’s Lisa Perrotti-Brown gave the wine 96 points, describing it as "deep garnet-purple in color" with "evocative scents of stewed plums, black cherry compote, and cedar chest plus hints of sassafras and dark chocolate." She notes the "energetic, tight-knit black fruit layers with minerally accents and great tension."

Lastly, Decanter rated the wine at 95 points, praising its "cool blueberries and cherries, milk chocolate" aromas and its "smooth and round, tart and bright" palate. They note its "powdery tannins" and "chalky minerality," concluding that it is "nicely pristine with lots of layers and depth in terms of texture."

Overall, the 2023 La Mondotte is a highly acclaimed Bordeaux blend praised for its complex aromas, balanced palate, and long-lasting finish.