Château Troplong Mondot, Saint-Emilion 1er grand cru classé 2021The chteau was built in 1745 on land owned by the aristocratic de Sze family, at the time owners of many other properties in the region. Raymond Troplong bought the estate in 1850, giving it independence; and his 33 hectares, of which 29 are vineyards, remain its extent today. Raymond's nephew douard succeeded him and added Troplong to the name of the property. The estate entered its contemporary period when it was acquired by Paris wine merchant