La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Japan There is a decent mouth-filling

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

its juicy palate reveals layers of plum and licorice

but this is appealing with a chalky edge to the tannins

black cherry and red raspberry on the palate framed by polished tannins

supported by the fine-grained oak

La Mondotte, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2022 Japan There is a decent mouth-fillingA 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.