Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Mondotte
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Right Bank, Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 15%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 94 pts (Apr 2002) — praised for candied black fruit, graphite, licorice, richness and 35–45s finish. Wine Spectator ~91. Premier Grand Cru Classé B (Saint-Émilion reclassification 2012)

Tasting Note
Opaque purple; candied black fruits, graphite, licorice and underbrush. Full-bodied, sumptuous with rich extract and glycerin-coated tannins; long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef, venison, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef, soy/umami-rich dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-berry fermentation in temperature-controlled wooden vats (≈28 days); malolactic in barrel; aged ~18 months in 100% new French oak; minimal fining/filtering.

Vineyard Info
Small 4.5 ha estate owned by Stephan von Neipperg; old vines (≈60 yrs); clay-limestone soils; certified organic since 2014. Premier Grand Cru Classé (Saint-Émilion, 2012).