Château Troplong Mondot 2004 (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé) — A refined and characterful vintage offering aromas of blackberry, cassis, tobacco, and licorice. The palate is full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins, showing notes of leather and spice with good length and a touch of warmth on the finish. Elegant and expressive, it reflects a more classic, restrained style of Troplong Mondot.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Jul 31, 2011

The ’04 Troplong has a pure bouquet with blackberry, creme de cassis, clove and a touch of liquorices with fine definition. The palate displays dense, slightly oppressive tannins: very forthright and demanding, perhaps banging on the table too hard demanding attention. Still, there is an attractive animally quality coming through on the finish and it has good length. Fine. Tasted November 2010.

Wine Spectator | WS 90
Published: Mar 31, 2007

Aromas of blackberry, with hints of tobacco. Full-bodied, with fine tannins, good length and a delicate, fruity aftertaste. Much more refined than I remember from barrel. Caressing. Best after 2007. 5,000 cases made.

Jancis Robinson | JR 16.5
Published: Feb 21, 2023
Drink: 2020-2029

Liquorice, leather, black fruit with a sleek, rounded style. Lighter on the palate than the 2005 and 2006. A relatively understated style with plenty of heat on the finish.