As a result of these improvements, Troplong Mondot was promoted in 2006 to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé B, one of the highest classifications in Saint-Émilion.
Château Troplong Mondot boasts a long and distinguished history dating back to the 18th century. Originally, the estate belonged to the de Sèze family, who built the classic château in 1745, laying the foundations for the property as it exists today.
In the 19th century, the estate was acquired by the French jurist Raymond Troplong, who later became President of the French Senate. From 1850 onward, he expanded the vineyard holdings and gave his name to the estate, shaping the identity now known as Troplong Mondot.
After several ownership changes during the first half of the 20th century – including a period under wine merchant Georges Thienpont – the property was acquired in 1936 by the Valette family.
From 1981, Christine Valette took over the management of the estate together with her husband Xavier Pariente. Under their leadership, viticultural and winemaking practices were thoroughly modernized: hand harvesting, lower yields, meticulous grape selection and new cellar technologies led to a significant rise in wine quality.
As a result of these improvements, Troplong Mondot was promoted in 2006 to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé B, one of the highest classifications in Saint-Émilion.
Since 2017, the château has been owned by the French reinsurance group SCOR, which has made substantial investments in the estate’s development, modern infrastructure and state-of-the-art cellar facilities. Under the direction of Aymeric de Gironde, the wine style has continued to evolve, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques and creating a new generation of wines that are fresher and more expressive of their terroir.
Today, the vineyard covers approximately 33–43 hectares, with a strong predominance of Merlot alongside Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon – a profile typical of Bordeaux’s Right Bank.
Troplong Mondot is not only a wine producer but also a destination for wine and culinary tourism. The estate is home to the Michelin-starred restaurant “Les Belles Perdrix” as well as accommodation facilities, inviting visitors to immerse themselves fully in the terroir and the world of wine.
The wines continue to be hand-harvested and carefully vinified, reflecting both the uniqueness of the limestone and clay soils and the elevated position of the vineyard – factors that contribute to the structure, finesse and complexity of Troplong Mondot wines.
