Château Troplong Mondot, a Premier Grand Cru Classé B from Saint-Émilion, captivates from the first glass with its captivating aromas of black fruits, exotic spices, and orange zest; its ample texture, delicate tannins, and saline minerality demonstrate impressive balance. Robert Parker awards it 100/100 for the 2022 vintage, praising its "harmonious power" and a "powerful and suave" profile never before achieved.
James Suckling gives it 98/100 for the same vintage, citing "mineral precision, spicy fruits, vibrant tannins, and a long, fruity finish."