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La Mondotte 2014

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

Wonderfully fragrant with red fruits and a floral nose. This is so concentrated, but also super bright with very finely grained tannins that gently build on the very long finish. Hard not to drink now, but this will improve for years to come.

96
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2017

Tasted blind. Rich, sumptuous nose. Long spread of flavours on the end. Lots of energy and polish. Long and rich.
Drink 2023-2036

16.5+
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2018

The 2014 La Mondotte is no lightweight either and while it comes in behind the otherworldly 2015, it’s one of the gems in the vintage. A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc from a single parcel of limestone/clay soils in the sweet spot of the appellation, it reveals a saturated ruby color as well as a brilliant perfume of blackberry liqueur, Asian spices, graphite, and background oak. With a full-bodied, supple, voluptuous mouthfeel, impressive mid-palate density, ripe tannin, and a great, great finish, it’s a blockbuster from a vintage that yielded few superstars. Give bottles 2-4 years and enjoy over the following 15-20 years. 2018 - 2038

95
Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com, November 2017

A stunningly pure expression of currant, raspberry and plum fruit that stretches out over a live wire of minerality, showing remarkable definition and length. This hums as effortlessly as a tuning fork, with perfect pitch. Best from 2020 through 2040. 708 cases made.

96
James Molesworth, WineSpectator.com, February 2017
93
Tim Atkin MW, timatkin.com, April 2015
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The 2014 La Mondotte has a lucid, purple color with fat tears on the glass. It feels rich, opulent and rather ostentatious on the nose, although you cannot deny the purity of fruit: cassis and blueberry at first, then a touch of cherry liqueur. The palate is full-bodied with an almost viscous opening. This is a dense and powerful La Mondotte, almost muscular, perhaps not quite as velvety smooth as other vintages, but very spicy and peppery towards the persistent finish. It does not quite convey the complexity that I have found on other vintages, although several years in bottle should see this develop into something less oppressive and more interesting. Drink date 2023 - 2040

93
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (Interim En), April 2017

The La Mondotte 2014 is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc picked on 27 September to 10 October at just 18 hectoliter per hectare. After a cuvaison of 38 days it is being matured entirely in new wood as usual. The nose is very pure and well defined, refined and elegant, actually reminiscent of Château Canon. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins. The wood is dominant at the moment but there is more than sufficient fruit to cope with that. The acidity here is well judged with plenty of freshness and edginess on the vivacious and refined finish. There is a sense of energy within this La Mondotte that is quite captivating. It is not the most flamboyant that Stephan von Neipperg has ever overseen, but there is a sense of linearity and classicism that renders it very sophisticated. It may merit a higher mark once in bottle. Drink: 2020 - 2045

92/94
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com (218), April 2015

A beautiful wine with a creamy, silky and delicately fruity character with a savory and citrusy finish. Full body yet balanced and refined.

94/95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, March 2015
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