On the heights of Saint-Émilion, Château La Mondotte embodies rarity and perfection. This micro-vineyard of 4.5 hectares, perched on the clay-limestone plateau, has become a true contemporary legend in just a few decades, thanks to the visionary genius of Stephan von Neipperg.

A confidential renaissance

Mentioned since the 19th century but long in the shadows, La Mondotte reemerges under the spotlight in the 1990s when Stephan von Neipperg – already owner of Canon La Gaffelière – decides to apply a radical, plot-specific approach focused on the absolute expression of the terroir. La Mondotte thus enters the exclusive circle of the most sought-after wines of Bordeaux.

A suspended terroir, between clay and limestone

Located at the eastern end of the Saint-Émilion plateau, the vineyard rests on steep clay-limestone slopes, ensuring natural drainage and maximum concentration. The limestone subsoil provides a vibrant minerality, while the clay retains freshness and power.

Style: mastered opulence, mineral depth

Blend dominated by Merlot (about 80–85%) complemented by Cabernet Franc, La Mondotte is a wine of exceptional density, with intense black fruit, chiseled tannins, and a chalky finish of fascinating length. Despite its power, it never tips into excess. Balance, refinement, and energy define its identity.

High fashion winemaking

100% manual harvest, rigorous sorting grain by grain. Fermentations in thermo-regulated wooden vats, gentle and precise extractions, followed by 18 to 24 months aging in 100% new barrels, with regular stirring. Every detail is adjusted to enhance the vintage and respect the fruit.

A unique cuvée, an absolute signature

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  La Mondotte – monumental yet vibrant wine. Aromas of blackberry, truffle, graphite, sweet spices. Velvety texture, telluric energy, immense aging potential. Produced in tiny quantities.

  
  
  

An artisanal philosophy at its peak

At La Mondotte, luxury is measured on the scale of the gesture. Few interventions, but all essential. The wine is conceived as a pure reflection of its land, with an almost Burgundian demand. The result: a grand cru of character, confidential, cult.

Production 11,500 bottles;

Area 4.5 ha;

Maturity: 15 to 30 years depending on the vintage;

Grape composition 75% merlot, 25% cabernet franc;

Best vintages 2010, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2000, 1998.