La Mondotte Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000

La Mondotte Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 2000 is a highly sought-after Right Bank Bordeaux from one of Saint-Émilion’s most admired small estates. Produced in tiny quantities, it combines Merlot-driven richness with Cabernet Franc finesse, and the 2000 vintage adds exceptional depth, balance and longevity. Officially ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé in 2012, La Mondotte has quickly become an icon of modern Saint-Émilion.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine typically shows a deep garnet to ruby core with impressive concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, offering blackcurrant, ripe plum and dark cherry alongside notes of cedar, tobacco, spice, graphite and subtle toasted oak. On the palate it is full-bodied, powerful and beautifully structured, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, polished finish. The fruit is dense yet refined, and the wine’s balance suggests it can continue to age gracefully for many years, developing even more nuance and complexity.

Production
La Mondotte comes from a very small Saint-Émilion vineyard on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where the clay-limestone terroir supports low yields and concentrated fruit. The blend is dominated by Merlot with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc, harvested with a focus on quality and ripeness. Vinification is followed by maturation in new French oak barrels for around 18 to 24 months, adding structure, spice and finesse to the finished wine.

Food & Serving
This is an excellent match for roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game, truffle dishes and rich mushroom-based cuisine. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for at least 1–2 hours if drinking now to allow the aromas and texture to fully open.

Producer
La Mondotte is owned by Stephan von Neipperg, whose work in Saint-Émilion has helped elevate the estate to international acclaim. Though tiny in scale, the property is renowned for meticulous vineyard care and highly expressive wines, and its 2012 promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé cemented its place among the region’s elite producers.

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