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The tasting |
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Bright, almost black red, with a few vermilion shades. |
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Concentrated, opening with intense black fruit aromas and a subtle touch of graphite, its gentle freshness is immediately seductive. |
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Dense and rich, with a welcome freshness and great elegance. Delicate woody and licorice notes on the finish. A wine that's still very young and already well-balanced. Remarkable! |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 14 and 16°C. |
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Rib of beef with shallot confit, herb-crusted shoulder of lamb, roast duckling, braised sweetbreads, aged Saint-Nectaire fermier cheese. |
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From now until 2035. |
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The estate and the wine |
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Château Mondorion is shaking up the traditional hierarchy of Saint-Emilion Grands Crus, backed by the expertise of the Cruse family, who took over the estate in 2013. Now led by Thibault Cruse, this once under-the-radar estate has become a must-try for our enthusiasts.
Its sandy and gravelly terroir brings forth an elegant wine, refined by meticulous aging and constant attention to detail. |
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With a balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru shows charm and concentration, combining dark berry notes with a touch of smoky oak and hints of graphite. The palate is dense and full-bodied, yet refreshed by a welcome acidity; a hint of oak and licorice carries the finish with satisfying persistence. Still youthful, this wine already reveals a remarkable balance, with a promising aging potential of over ten years. Rated 93/100 by the Selection Committee. |
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Hand harvested. 100% destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 20% new wood and 80% barrels of one or more wines. |
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AWARDS |
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A wine rated 93/100 by our Committee! |
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