La Mondotte Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2007 is a top-tier red wine from Saint-Émilion on the right bank of Bordeaux, France. This vintage is a blend of approximately 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, perfectly showcasing the ultimate potential of its clay and limestone terroir.
Key Wine Details
- Blend: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc.
- Flavor Profile: Dark cherry, cassis, truffles, and a hint of espresso.
- Alcohol Content: About 13% to 14.5%.
Flavor and characteristics
Flavor profile: Complex aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant, smoke, truffle, leather, coffee, and toast.
Palmistry: Medium to full-bodied, smooth and juicy on the palate with an elegant and refined minerality.
Suitable for drinking and aging
Despite 2007 being a challenging vintage for Bordeaux, this wine achieved exceptionally high concentration thanks to its low yield (15 liters per hectare). Experts predict it has aging potential of over 15 years and is currently in its prime drinking period, with softened tannins and fully developed flavors.
