2015 Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France, 750mL, (98 points)

The 2015 Château Troplong Mondot is a powerful and opulent Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, delivering an exceptional balance of rich fruit, structure, and elegance. Deep and inky in color, it offers intense aromas of blackberries, dark plums, crème de cassis, mocha, toasted spice, and graphite, with floral and licorice accents adding further depth. The full-bodied palate is layered with dark chocolate, mulberries, and cocoa, wrapped in suave, velvety tannins that provide both richness and refinement. With a dense, textural mid-palate and an ultra-long finish, this wine is an essay in power and elegance, seamlessly integrating its fruit, oak, and tannins. Though already impressive, it will continue to evolve beautifully over the next two to three decades, offering depth, complexity, and a viscerally exciting drinking experience.