Château La Mondotte
シャトー・ラ・モンドット
Micro-estate that leapt from unclassified to Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 2012.
Château La Mondotte is a tiny 4.5-hectare estate located on the clay-limestone plateau east of Saint-Émilion, owned and managed by Count Stephan von Neipperg. Purchased by his father Joseph-Hubert von Neipperg in 1971 and relaunched as an independent estate in 1996 with consultant Stéphane Derenoncourt, La Mondotte rose from obscurity to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in the 2012 Saint-Émilion classification—one of only two châteaux to achieve this feat from an unclassified position. Certified organic since 2014, the estate produces fewer than 1,000 cases per year from 60-year-old vines, blending around 80% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Franc on soils of very limey clay over a rocky substratum. The result is a wine of extraordinary concentration, silky texture, and deep minerality.
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Who Is This For?
For wine collectors and Bordeaux enthusiasts seeking a rare, terroir-driven Saint-Émilion with extraordinary depth and investment potential. Ideal for those who appreciate organic viticulture and micro-production prestige wines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What classification does Château La Mondotte hold?
- Château La Mondotte is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B in the Saint-Émilion classification, a status it achieved in 2012—rising directly from previously unclassified.
- Who owns and makes the wine at La Mondotte?
- Count Stephan von Neipperg owns and manages the estate, with winemaking guided by renowned oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt since the 1996 relaunch.
- What grape varieties are used in La Mondotte?
- La Mondotte is blended from approximately 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, grown on clay-limestone soils over a rocky substratum.
- How much wine does Château La Mondotte produce each year?
- Production is exceptionally limited at fewer than 1,000 cases per year, due to very low yields that often reach as little as 18 hectolitres per hectare.
- Is La Mondotte certified organic?
- Yes, Château La Mondotte has been certified organic (FR-BIO-10) since 2014, reflecting the estate's commitment to sustainable viticulture.