Chateau La Tour de Mons 2016
Introduction
Chateau La Tour de Mons 2016 is a refined red wine from the Margaux appellation in the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux, France. One of the region's oldest estates, its history spans nearly 1,000 years, taking its current name from Pierre de Mons, who acquired the property in 1623. In 2016, the estate was owned by CA Grands Crus (the wine division of Crédit Agricole), which implemented a major modernization program including a new winery and storage cellar. The winery's philosophy is rooted in sustainable ecological practices and meticulous plot-by-plot vinification to express the potential of its single-block, 58-hectare vineyard.
Wine Description
This 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby-purple colour with vibrant aromatic intensity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, warm plum, and blackberry, layered with delicate floral notes of violet and savory undercurrents of cedar, tobacco, and wet earth. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, characterized by silken elegance and a "taut, mineral texture" mitigated by lush, fleshy fruit. It features firm yet polished tannins and a vibrant, crisp finish with lingering notes of wild cherry, spices, and a touch of espresso. The varietal composition is a blend of 56% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30-40% new), this wine offers excellent balance and a long-lived brilliance with an optimal drinking window through 2035.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points (Cellar Selection)
James Suckling - 93-94 points
Decanter - 91 points
Wine Spectator - 91 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 90 points
Introduction
Chateau La Tour de Mons 2016 is a refined red wine from the Margaux appellation in the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux, France. One of the region's oldest estates, its history spans nearly 1,000 years, taking its current name from Pierre de Mons, who acquired the property in 1623. In 2016, the estate was owned by CA Grands Crus (the wine division of Crédit Agricole), which implemented a major modernization program including a new winery and storage cellar. The winery's philosophy is rooted in sustainable ecological practices and meticulous plot-by-plot vinification to express the potential of its single-block, 58-hectare vineyard.
Wine Description
This 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby-purple colour with vibrant aromatic intensity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, warm plum, and blackberry, layered with delicate floral notes of violet and savory undercurrents of cedar, tobacco, and wet earth. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, characterized by silken elegance and a "taut, mineral texture" mitigated by lush, fleshy fruit. It features firm yet polished tannins and a vibrant, crisp finish with lingering notes of wild cherry, spices, and a touch of espresso. The varietal composition is a blend of 56% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30-40% new), this wine offers excellent balance and a long-lived brilliance with an optimal drinking window through 2035.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points (Cellar Selection)
James Suckling - 93-94 points
Decanter - 91 points
Wine Spectator - 91 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 90 points
Description
Introduction
Chateau La Tour de Mons 2016 is a refined red wine from the Margaux appellation in the Haut-Médoc of Bordeaux, France. One of the region's oldest estates, its history spans nearly 1,000 years, taking its current name from Pierre de Mons, who acquired the property in 1623. In 2016, the estate was owned by CA Grands Crus (the wine division of Crédit Agricole), which implemented a major modernization program including a new winery and storage cellar. The winery's philosophy is rooted in sustainable ecological practices and meticulous plot-by-plot vinification to express the potential of its single-block, 58-hectare vineyard.
Wine Description
This 2016 vintage presents a deep ruby-purple colour with vibrant aromatic intensity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, warm plum, and blackberry, layered with delicate floral notes of violet and savory undercurrents of cedar, tobacco, and wet earth. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, characterized by silken elegance and a "taut, mineral texture" mitigated by lush, fleshy fruit. It features firm yet polished tannins and a vibrant, crisp finish with lingering notes of wild cherry, spices, and a touch of espresso. The varietal composition is a blend of 56% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30-40% new), this wine offers excellent balance and a long-lived brilliance with an optimal drinking window through 2035.
Accolades
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points (Cellar Selection)
James Suckling - 93-94 points
Decanter - 91 points
Wine Spectator - 91 points
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) - 90 points
