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Troplong Mondot 1988

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

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Tasting Notes

A beauty that has reached full maturity, this elegant wine has notes of tapenade, plums, black cherries, vanilla, and smoke, followed by medium-bodied, sweet, expansive flavors that show beautifully integrated tannin and acidity. Anticipated maturity: now-2010. Last tasted, 11/02.

90
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

The 1988 Troplong-Mondot is a beautifully made, elegant wine with a deep ruby/purple color, a fascinating bouquet of plums, spicy new oak and minerals, rich, multi-dimensional flavors, and fresh acidity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2007. Last tasted 12/96

89
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (3), November 1998
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