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Scores + Notes
Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. The La Mondotte 2007 shows subtle floral notes on the well defined, composed bouquet with fine definition and natural charm. The palate is well balanced on the entry, tensile tannins and very fine, citric acidity. The finish is caressing and silky in texture. Irresistible! Tasted January 2011. Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com
Neal Martin Score: 92/100
Tiny yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare and a typical blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (14.5% natural alcohol) have resulted in a soft, plump, 1997-ish (which is drinking brilliantly) wine. It offers an inky/purple color, plenty of sweet mulberry and boysenberry fruit intermixed with hints of espresso and toast, and a textured, full-bodied, fleshy mouthfeel. There is lots of succulence for a 2007, and this soft, delicious St.-Emilion should drink nicely for 15+ years. Apr 2010, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 91/100
There's lovely licorice, berry and milk chocolate aromas in this young wine. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty core of ripe fruit. Balanced and delicious already, but be patient. Best after 2011. 270 cases made. James Suckling, WineSpectator.com
Wine Spectator Score: 90/100
Sandy nose. Hard work. But very rich and round on the palate. A little green and chewy but maximum efforts have been made to fight against this impression! Not full of life and a little heavy but squeezing maximum fruit out of it all. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW Score: 16.5/20
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Product Details
Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. The La Mondotte 2007 shows subtle floral notes on the well defined, composed bouquet with fine definition and natural charm. The palate is well balanced on the entry, tensile tannins and very fine, citric acidity. The finish is caressing and silky in texture. Irresistible! Tasted January 2011. Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com
Neal Martin Score: 92/100
Tiny yields of 15 hectoliters per hectare and a typical blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc (14.5% natural alcohol) have resulted in a soft, plump, 1997-ish (which is drinking brilliantly) wine. It offers an inky/purple color, plenty of sweet mulberry and boysenberry fruit intermixed with hints of espresso and toast, and a textured, full-bodied, fleshy mouthfeel. There is lots of succulence for a 2007, and this soft, delicious St.-Emilion should drink nicely for 15+ years. Apr 2010, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 91/100
There's lovely licorice, berry and milk chocolate aromas in this young wine. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a pretty core of ripe fruit. Balanced and delicious already, but be patient. Best after 2011. 270 cases made. James Suckling, WineSpectator.com
Wine Spectator Score: 90/100
Sandy nose. Hard work. But very rich and round on the palate. A little green and chewy but maximum efforts have been made to fight against this impression! Not full of life and a little heavy but squeezing maximum fruit out of it all. Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW Score: 16.5/20
Bordeaux / France