James Suckling: 93-84 pts
Jancis Robinson: 16.5/20 pts With a history of several centuries, Château La Tour de Mons
is a property in one piece, real Clos, established in the
northern part of the Margaux Appellation, on the banks of the Garonne, like the greatest Médoc Crus. Several generations
have succeeded on these lands since the origin of the castle in the 13th century century. Of its many owners, we will remember Pierre de Mons, who took possession of the estate in 1623 and gave it his name. The estate will belong to his descendants until the end of the 20th century. Since 2019, it belongs to the Perrodo family,also owner of the Grand Cru Classé Château Marquis from Alesme Becker to Margaux. In 2020, it is recognized Cru Bourgeois Superior in the new classification of Crus Bourgeois. Owner
Perrodo Family Winemaker
Consulting Oenologist: Eric Boissenot Winemaking
After the harvest, the grapes are meticulously sorted in the cellar,then placed in stainless steel vats with a capacity adapted to the plot. The vinification is slow and at low temperature. Aging
The wines are aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (40% new wood). Tasting
Château la Tour de Mons 2016 presents a beautiful ruby red color.The nose, very fruity, reveals aromas of blackcurrant, cocoa, tobacco and lightly smoky black plums. The attack is elegant and offers a fine structure with a nice density in the mouth. The finale reveals silky tannins. |
