Château Troplong Mondot is a highly regarded Saint-Émilion and 1998 was an excellent Bordeaux vintage for the right bank.

Troplong Mondot, perched on a limestone plateau commanding breathtaking views of around 30 hectares sweeping towards the Dordogne, has become one of Saint-Émilion's leading lights since Christine Valette took over.

Christine has employed Michel Rolland, the most famous Bordeaux consultant winemaker and driving force behind the dramatic improvement in a number of Saint-Émilion châteaux in the 1980s. And together they have masterminded Troplong Mondot's elevation to Premier Grand Cru Classé status in the Saint-Émilion classification review of 2006.

"Intense aromas of ripe berries, tobacco and toasted oak with mineral. Full-bodied, with well-integrated, superfine tannins and a long, long finish. Extremely sexy, yet elegant." Wine Spectator (Jan 2001)

"A fabulous effort, this sleeper of the vintage may turn out to be the finest Troplong-Mondot since the 1990. The black/purple-colored 1998 exhibits floral, blueberry, blackberry, licorice, vanillin, and truffle-like aromas (or is it charcoal/graphite?). Dense, full-bodied, and pure, yet extremely fresh and elegant, this beautifully focused wine needs 3-5 years of cellaring." eRobertParker.com (April 2001)