Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville and while a monster of

and while a monster of a wine as well

Its rich and varied palate mixes cherries

It is a full-bodied wine with intense red berry aromas

Perhaps better than the legendary 1982

Chateau Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Chateau Pichon-Longueville and while a monster ofComing from one of the coolest terroirs in Saint Emilion, the 2016 Chteau Troplong Mondot is a blend of 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc brought up in 77% new French oak. This deep purple hued effort offers a smorgasbord of powerful blue and black fruits, smoked earth, truffle, chocolate, and licorice. Full bodied, deep, and opulent on the palate, its a truly great wine as well as one of the superstars in 2016. It should drink