Wines Margaux Château La Tour de Mons - 2009

Château La Tour de Mons 2009 hails from the prestigious Margaux appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux. Crafted predominantly from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, the 2009 vintage benefits from a particularly favourable year marked by warm, sunny conditions that promoted excellent ripening. The château’s centuries-old gravelly terroir allows for optimal drainage, enhancing concentration and complexity in the wine. Hand-harvested grapes undergo traditional vinification, often including gentle extraction and extended barrel ageing, resulting in a deep ruby-red wine with complex aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, subtle violet, cedar, and hints of graphite. The palate is velvety yet structured, with ripe tannins and a lingering finish.

Margaux, synonymous with elegance among the Médoc’s communal crus, enjoys a temperate maritime climate tempered by the Gironde estuary. Its soils, comprised predominantly of deep gravel on limestone and clay subsoils, are particularly suited to Cabernet Sauvignon, though Château La Tour de Mons uses a notable proportion of Merlot. The region’s history is steeped in viticulture, with records dating back to Roman times, and the wines are celebrated for their aromatic finesse, supple tannic structure, and remarkable ageing capacity.

For food pairings, the sophisticated structure and aromatic profile of Château La Tour de Mons 2009 make it an ideal partner for classic Bordelaise cuisine such as entrecôte à la bordelaise (ribeye steak in red wine sauce) or roast lamb with rosemary and garlic. Other suitable accompaniments include duck breast with cherries, wild mushroom risotto, or hard cheeses like aged Comté. For a taste of local tradition, try it alongside confit de canard or a tender magret de canard.

To best appreciate its expressive bouquet and harmonious palate, serve this Margaux at a temperature of 16-18°C. A brief decanting of one hour is recommended to fully reveal its aromatic complexity and soften the tannins, particularly as the 2009 vintage is now entering its plateau of maturity.