Saint-Emilion, France
Les Clefs de Troplong Mondot
Hilltop vineyard estate
Hilltop vineyard estate
Guest quarters share Saint-Émilion's highest hill with working cellars, where days revolve around cycling the vineyard and tasting estate vintages.
What it’s good at
Notable
Moinard Bétaille interiors with glass extensions and stone floors echoing barrel cellars.
Notable
Vineyard cottages and picnic baskets set directly among forty-three hectares of vines.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The 18th-century chateau’s eight guestrooms sum up the area’s rich, slow lifestyle: the vineyard, the art studio, the belltower.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Atop the Saint-Émilion hill amid forty-three hectares of vines, looking across to the village.
The rooms
Maison des Vignes stands directly in the vines with an open fireplace. Château bedrooms look across the grounds toward the village bell tower.
Restaurant
Les Belles Perdrix de Troplong Mondot
Tables extend under a cantilevered canopy overlooking the vineyard lawn. Chef David Charrier serves a Michelin-starred menu.
How it began
Raymond Troplong, president of the French Senate, acquired the estate in 1850. His nephew later added the family name to Mondot.
Saint-Emilion
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.