1999 La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)

RP94 "Along with the 1997, the 1999 is the most forward and accessible La Mondotte yet produced. Its opaque purple color is followed by a glorious nose of candied black fruits, graphite, licorice, and underbrush. It is full-bodied and sumptuous, possessing amazing extract and richness for the vintage. Its high tannin is hidden by a wealth of glycerin, fruit, and extract. Moreover, the finish lasts for 35-45 seconds. This is an amazing achievement in 1999." RP Apr 2002

Robert Parker writes, "An opaque purple color is followed by an exotic, sweet bouquet of jammy black raspberries, cherries, and blackberries, smoke, barbecue spice (hickory?), licorice, and coffee. Thick, sweet flavors reveal abundant glycerin, low acidity, and an enormous wealth of concentrated fruit as well as ripeness. Anticipated maturity: now-2025. The ultimate garage wine, La Mondotte is ultra-concentrated, frightfully expensive, yet worth every cent." BT (95-97)Pts Published: Apr 22, 2001