Troplong Mondot - 2004 (750ml) 1981 and it is a beauty

and it is a beauty

Impressively made with impeccable attention to detail (it is sorted berry by berry rather than grape bunch by grape bunch)

5% Merlot is a classic example of Lafite

rich mid-palate

De Thoren fashions a style of wine that is squarely aimed at the American market with bold flavors as well as a richer more extravagant style

Troplong Mondot - 2004 (750ml) 1981 and it is a beautySweet cherry, white chocolate, black currant, and crushed rock like characteristics are present in this medium bodied St. Emilion. Excellent richness, spicy tannin, and hints of underbrush and herbs in the finish result in an excellent rather than brilliant Troplong Mondot that must take a back seat to their other worldly 2005 and impressively endowed 2006. Give it 2 4 years, and it could have outstanding potential. Robert Parker 89+ points