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

If you want that old-school vibe

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

This very firm effort will require 12 to 15 years of bottle age to arrive at its full apogee

Clusel Roche, Champon other_regions_australia even opulent mouth feel toFirst 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.