La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Japan Its passage through stainless steel

Its passage through stainless steel endows it with a freshness that enhances its fruity aromas

jasmine and thyme

balance and a long complex aftertaste

There is a decent mouth-filling weight and volume with bright raspberry and cherry fruit

but this is appealing with a chalky edge to the tannins

La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Japan Its passage through stainless steelA Premier Grand Cru Classe of Saint Emilion from Stephan von Neipperg, grown on a tiny limestone clay parcel that yields wines of remarkable concentration and mineral drive. The 2022 is profound and silky, with cassis, blueberry, violet, graphite and spice over fine, chalky tannins. James Suckling 99 points.