Bordeaux
Château Mondorion - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Étoiles de Mondorion - Red - 2019
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2019
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety: 98% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
A wine rated 91/100 by our Committee!
Wine:
Driven by the radiant Merlot grape, the 2019 Red Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Étoiles de Mondorion reveals enticing and intense aromas of ripe fruit, spices, and graphite. The silky texture and smooth tannins create an elegant, approachable wine with a refreshing balance. Perfectly suited to the table, it pairs beautifully with roasted poultry or slow-cooked beef. Ready to enjoy now, this wine is both inviting and versatile.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Total de-stemming, alcoholic fermentation in concrete vats with automatic temperature control. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.Color:
Bright red, good intensity with some carmine highlights.Nose:
Delicate and fresh, with intense fruity aromas, spicy notes and graphite.Palate:
Elegant and silky, this wine's mellow tannins give it a fresh, sapid and easily digestible juice.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Herb-crusted leg of lamb, spiced duck breast, sautéed prime rib of beef with shallot confit, aged Saint-Nectaire fermier cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2027.
An offer like this is rare! Today, we bring you access to one of Bordeaux’s finest terroirs, Saint-Émilion, in the exceptional 2019 vintage.
Château Mondorion, a standout among the Grand Crus of Saint-Émilion, benefits from the expertise of Bertrand Léon, son of the former winemaker at Mouton-Rothschild. Now under the stewardship of the Cruse family, this estate has become a hidden treasure, highly sought after by collectors.
Every element is carefully crafted to express the full potential of this remarkable terroir, delivering wines with depth, precision, and character. The second wine, Étoiles de Mondorion, shares the same commitment to excellence, offering exceptional quality for its category.