The 2019 Troplong Mondot is a blend this year of 85% Merlot

There is good if not special concentration to the wonderfully sleek medium- bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the balanced

With fruit sourced from family-owned vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba

even opulent mouth feel to the medium-bodied flavors that presently display a touch of austerity that I doubt will last very long

Best from 2018 through 2038

Clusel Roche, Champon other_regions_australia The 2019 Troplong Mondot isFirst bottled separately in 2018, the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness. It's an impressive wine this year, with scents of crushed stone, black olives and raspberries on the nose, ample concentration and richness on the medium to full bodied palate and a long, silky textured finish.