Chateau La Mondotte 2016
- Producer Vignobles Comtes von Neipperg
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Blend
20% Cabernet Franc
80% Merlot - Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Emilion
- UPC 0 15643 55094 2
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Item# 1826-16
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Description
The Château La Mondotte is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B red wine with organic certification. The 4.5-hectare vineyard grows on the clay-limestone plateau east of Saint-Emilion. Ageing is done in barrels (70% in new barrels) on fine lees for an average of 18 months. The Château La Mondotte 2016 blend is made of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Tasting notes
The Château La Mondotte 2016 reveals a red colour with purple hues. It offers fruity aromas (red cherry, blueberry, prune) and has well-integrated oak. On the palate, the attack is silky and tannins are present. The tannins extend to the very end of the finish. Best to enjoy the Château La Mondotte 2016 from 2021-2022.
Estate
La Mondotte's 4.5-hectares of vines grow on the clay-limestone plateau east of Saint-Emilion. This small gem of a vineyard has all the natural attributes of a Premier Grand Cru Classé.
The terroir consists of very silty clay overlaying a rocky subsoil. This shallow, meagre soil induces excellent water regulation and is propitious to deep rooting. Fine natural drainage combined with outstanding sunshine make for early and complete ripening. The grapes, especially Merlot, are picked under ideal conditions every year.
Dating from the 19th century, La Mondotte has been certified organic since 2014.
History
Members of the Franconian aristocracy with a long political and agricultural tradition, the Counts von Neipperg family line can be traced back to the 12th century. Representing some eight centuries of winegrowing and winemaking experience, today Count Stephan von Neipperg manages the 9 family-owned estates, 4 of which are in Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux: Château Canon La Gaffelière, La Mondotte, Clos de l’Oratoire, Château Peyreau.
Technical data
Yield: 42 hl/ha Yield: 42 hl/ha
Winemaking: in wooden vats for 33 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing: in new oak barrels (70%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling: Château-bottled on the 28th of May 2018
Blending: 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree: 14%
Winemaking: in wooden vats for 33 days. Extraction by pneumatic pigeage (punching down the cap)
Ageing: in new oak barrels (70%) on the lees for 17 months. No fining
Bottling: Château-bottled on the 28th of May 2018
Blending: 80% Merlot 20% Cabernet Franc
Alcoholic degree: 14%
