97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck� � �Coming from one of the coolest terroirs in Saint-Emilion, the 2016 Ch�teau Troplong Mondot is a blend of 89% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2% Cabernet Franc brought up in 77% new French oak. This deep purple-hued effort offers a smorgasbord of powerful blue and black fruits, smoked earth, truffle, chocolate, and licorice. Full-bodied, deep, and opulent on the palate, it�s a truly great wine as well as one of the superstars in 2016. It should drink well for upwards of three decades.95 Points - Decanter� � This is stunning. Troplong never has trouble conjuring up wonderfully rich fruit, but here it is plump and dense without being pumped up. The tannins are chewy rather than chalky, but the elegance of the vintage is unmistakable, and the rich chocolate flavours are dusted with mint.