Château Troplong Mondot St Emilion Grand Cru Premier Grand Cru Classé B 2005

Still young, just about bricking around the edges and starting to give up its secrets – bright ruby red, softening around the rim to show gentle tawny. Waves of fresh acidity with generous brambled fruit that melts into the tannins, this shows dried herbs, truffles, incense, layered, black chocolate, espresso, tar and campfire. 100% new oak, Michel Rolland consultant. Served out of magnum (last tasted out of bottle in 2022).