this wine is now a candidate for drying out given its hollow middle and hard

The 2019 Troplong Mondot is a blend this year of 85% Merlot

If you want that old-school vibe

There is good if not special concentration to the wonderfully sleek medium- bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the balanced

even opulent mouth feel to the medium-bodied flavors that presently display a touch of austerity that I doubt will last very long

Clusel Roche, Champon other_regions_australia this wine is now aFirst bottled separately in 2018, the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness. It's an impressive wine this year, with scents of crushed stone, black olives and raspberries on the nose, ample concentration and richness on the medium to full bodied palate and a long, silky textured finish.