2019 シャトー・トロロン・モンド、サン・テミリオン

It’s a really good result for Aymeric de Gironde this year, as he continues to shape Troplong's famously powerful terroir. As with last year, the proportion of new oak has been reduced to 60% and this year there are experiments with amphorae. The wine is certainly generous, with its typical muscle and liquorice notes, and there is bounce and energy on the palate too. The wine is more persuasive than 2018 and feels better knit. It has the roundness of 2015 with the precision of 2016, thinks Aymeric. Drink 2027-2045.

Blend: 85% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc

Mark Pardoe MW, Wine Director