The Château La Tour de Mons from the 13th century to the present day
Nearly eight hundred years of history
The creation of the vineyard ofChâteau La Tour de MonsIts history dates back several centuries. Indeed, as early as the 13th century, this incredible, typically Médoc land was already home to vineyards. Owners have succeeded one another to this day, perpetuating an undeniable expertise and asoil qualityindisputable. Among them, one easily remembersPierre de Monswho would later give his name to the castle and who acquired the property in 1623.
Château La Tour de Mons remained in the hands of the same family until the 20th century, when it was acquired in 1996 by CA Grands Crus, a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole. Since its creation, the château's wines have steadily improved in quality, earning the Cru Bourgeois designation in 1936. This places it among the finest wines of the region. Since CA Grands Crus became the owner, numerous renovations have been undertaken to further enhance the quality of the wines.wines from Château La Tour de Mons, which are also sold at a verygood value for money.
The exceptional terroir of Château La Tour de Mons
A typical Médoc vineyard
THEMons Tower Castleis located north of the famous appellationMargaux, onthe banks of the GaronneHe thus has athe best terroirs in the worldfor viticulture and the creation of truly great wines. It shares this terroir with the greatest châteaux of the Médoc, world-renowned and whose reputation is beyond question. Its soil is indeed composed of Garonne gravel and clay-limestone, which provide an ideal base for the development of illustrious vintages.
The owners of Château La Tour de Mons made the logical choice to plant traditional Bordeaux grape varieties that thrive in this type of soil. The 48 hectares of contiguous vineyards comprise 56% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Petit Verdot. The vines have an average age of 30 years and are cultivated betweentraditionAndsustainable agricultureFor example, the vines are pruned, leafed out, and green harvested with the aim ofrespect for the environment.
The meticulous craftsmanship of Château La Tour de Mons
Exceptional wines, vintage after vintage
During the change of ownership in 1996, numerous renovation and construction works were undertaken within theChâteau La Tour de Monsin order to produce ever higher quality wine. Indeed, a new winemaking cellar and a climate-controlled storage cellar were built, and a major vineyard drainage program was also implemented. Finally, vineyard management has gradually shifted towards asustainable and responsible farming, environmentally friendly. All this work was supervised by the technical director of Château La Tour de Mons,Anne Le Naouraccompanied by the consulting oenologistEric BoissenotAll these improvements allow the production of a classic wine, revealing all the subtlety of its terroir, worthy of the grandeur of the appellation.Margaux.
Each vintage, two wines are produced in this exceptional vineyard. The château's flagship wine, Château La Tour de Mons, is characterized by an extraordinary aromatic profile.complexityTruly gourmet and distinguished, this wine has aimmense storage potentialMarquis de Mons, the Château's second wine, is best enjoyed young (between 3 and 5 years old). It will particularly appeal to wine lovers.supple wines,balancedand with a beautiful aromatic expression. So, whatever your preferences, you will undoubtedly find a vintage that will satisfy you at Château La Tour de Mons!
