2020 La Mondotte Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

vinum 91

Classical in profile with markedly elevated freshness. A juicy seam of acidity that’s citrus peel in character. Red fruit and berries – seems a touch early-picked. Crunchy finish. [Matthew Hemming, 01/01/2024]

Antonio Galloni 97

The 2020 La Mondotte is fabulous. Rich, heady and exotic, the 2020 offers up copious blackberry, blueberry, mocha, licorice, lavender and spice, with more savory and mineral notes that appear over time. Like all of Stephan von Neipperg’s 2020s, La Mondotte marries fruit intensity and structure in brilliant style. As always, La Mondotte is a pretty full throttle Saint-Emilion, but the excesses of the past have been tamed. [Antonio Galloni, 23/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2045

Neal Martin 96

The 2020 La Mondotte has altered since tasting it from barrel, closing in a little, becoming less sensual and more "serious". Blackberry intermingles with raspberry coulis, cedar and a very subtle star anis scent with superb delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. Like the aromatics, it has become more intellectual during its elevage, more saline, slightly granular in texture with a harmonious yet understated finish that lingers long in the mouth. Sophisticated. [Neal Martin, 08/02/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2050

JancisRobinson.com 16++

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Blackish purple. Not that much nose at the moment. Surprisingly soft on the palate with some yeast-extract notes. Then a little tough and inky on the finish. Very much work in progress but there is some promise here. [20/10/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2042