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Chateau La Tour de Mons is a wine and estate located in the Margaux wine growing appellation of Bordeaux, in the commune of Soussans. It was classified as a Cru Bourgeois in 1936 and has retained its Cru Bourgeois rank ever since, and in the most recent 2010 classification. The wine produced is a pure, elegant, and “classic Margaux.”
Chateau La Tour du Mons has a long history and the origins of the Château date back to the 13th century. It is named after Pierre de Mons, who renamed the property after purchasing it in 1623. The estate was owned and managed by the CA Grands Crus company, a fully-owned subsidiary of the Groupe Crédit Agricole, from 2012. They implemented a major renovation programme with construction of a new winery and an air-conditioned storage cellar, a major drainage programme and management of the vineyard in the interests of sustainable ecological practices.
In 2019, the estate entered a new era when it was acquired by the Perrodo family. This was a significant move, as the Perrodos already own two other esteemed Margaux properties: the Third Growth Château Marquis d’Alesme and Château Labégorce. Under Perrodo family ownership, the estate has been further modernised.
The estate consists of a single block vineyard, surrounded by a wall and located in the northern part of the Margaux appellation near the banks of the Garonne. It is one of a few “single clos” Margaux wine estates. The vineyard lies on Garonne gravel and limestone-clay.
The average age of the vines is 30 years old, split between 61% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. The vineyards cover some 48 hectares.
The 2019 growing season in Bordeaux is heralded as a modern classic, characterised by a hot, dry summer followed by perfectly timed rains in September. At La Tour de Mons, these conditions allowed for perfect phenolic ripeness while maintaining a vibrant acidity. The result is a wine with remarkable concentration, plush fruit, and the refined structure necessary for long-term cellaring.
Chateau La Tour du Mons delivers a refined nose with delicious fruit spices and roasted notes. In the mouth the balance between elegance and power is perfect. The tannic structure is tight fleshy and tasty.
This wine is an ideal match for classic meats such as roast rack of lamb with garlic and rosemary or pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction.
It also pairs beautifully with savoury, earthy flavours like wild mushroom fricassee or rich truffle-infused pasta, while aged, nutty cheeses such as aged Comté and mature Mimolette offer a sophisticated finish.
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