Falstaff 
Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe. zarte Randaufhellung. Nuancen von reifen Herzkirschen, zart nach Lakritze, rote Frucht ist unterlegt, ein Hauch von Mandarinen, floraler Touch. Saftig, elegant, seidig und mineralisch, zarte Fruchtsüße, angenehme Säurestruktur, reife, tragende Tannine, delikat und anhaftend, zeigt eine unglaubliche Länge und Frische, sicheres Reifepotenzial, für Jahrzehnte. 98p. 

Weinwisser 
85 % Merlot, 13 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 2 % Cabernet Franc, 50 hl/ha. 21 % Fuder. Dicht verwobenes blaubeeriges Bouquet, betörendes Veilchenparfüm, ein Hauch Lakritze, Himbeermark und Heidelbeergelee. Am durchtrainierten, energiegeladenen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, edlem mineralischen Kern und salzigem Extrakt. Im konzentrierten Finale eine volle Ladung blauer Beeren, getrocknete Fliederblüten und dunkler Graphit. Ein Langstreckenläufer aus St.-Émilion, den ich noch nie so gut Primeur verkosten durfte. Damit hat Aymeric de Gironde sein Meisterstück abgeliefert! 19+/20p. 

Wine Advocate 
A wine that transcended both my lofty expectations and anything produced at this address in the last 50 years, the 2022 Troplong Mondot realizes all the potential of this striking terroir. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of dark berries, cherries, exotic spices, bay leaf and orange zest, it's full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, with incredible concentration without weight, supple tannins and a seamless, complete profile, concluding with a long, saline finish. All the work of the last few years in the vineyards and winery makes itself felt, as Troplong Mondot's vineyards took the hot, dry conditions in their stride, and the quality of the fruit that they produced has been preserved by a gentle vinification and a discreet élevage, featuring only 55% new oak and some 20% of the volume in large foudres. 

Decanter 
A supremely excellent Troplong in 2022 that has the hallmarks of a concentrated vintage but delivered with ultimate poise and precision. A joy to taste and once again one of my favourites. Sharp, sleek, sour, bright and cool - I love the instant freshness and drinkability of this, tannins are fresh and detailed with both a plush and cool texture underpinned by layers of flavour with depth and concentration. Clearly muscular but pixelated - it’s not tense, lean or austere but generous, charming and playful. Supple and succulent, still with ripe strawberry, cherry and raspberry fruit, a mix of bright red and black berries with wet stone, liquorice, dark chocolate and graphite giving the terroir. Silky, balanced acidity and overall so well controlled and presented. 3.5pH. Ageing 50% new oak, reduced by 5% plus 21% in 20hl foudre, 24% one wine barrels.