ClassificationSaint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe B (2022 classification)
VarietalsMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Hectares33 ha
OwnerSCOR (French reinsurance group; acquired July 2017)
WinemakerAymeric de Gironde (estate director since 2018)
Founded1820
TastingThe Keys hotel with Michelin-starred restaurant Les Belles Perdrix on-site.
OrganicECOCERT
NeighbourhoodSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Signature wines: chateau-troplong-mondot, mondot

Scores: Wine Advocate 98 (2015), James Suckling 99 (2016)

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Location

Address: Chateau Troplong Mondot, 33330 Saint-Emilion, France, Bordeaux

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