2009 Château La Tour de Mons Margaux Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château La Tour de Mons (Margaux)
Medium bodied, the wine shows slightly firm tannins with an earthy, blackberry, espresso, plum and dark chocolate character. From a blend of 55% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, this should get even better with a few more years of age. 3,803 Views Tasted Nov 24, 2015 |
When to Drink Chateau La Tour de Mons, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Tour de Mons can be enjoyed on the young side with an hour or sometimes a bit more of decanting. However, the wine is usually better at 2-5 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character.
In the best years, the wine will best between 7-15 years of age after the vintage. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau La Tour de Mons, with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Tour de Mons is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine will also gently warm in the glass, releasing its aromatics.
Chateau La Tour de Mons is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. La Tour de Mons is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.