Marquis de Mons Margaux 2010 750ml










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Marquis de Mons is the second wine of the Chateau La Margaux Tour de Mons, Cru Bourgeois Margaux.
The Chateau La Tour de Mons is a single block vineyard, located in the northern part of the Margaux appellation, on the banks of the Garonne, as the best Medoc Crus. The origin of the Chateau dates back to the 13th century. Amongst its illustrious owners was Pierre de Mons, who acquired the property in 1623 and gave it his name. The estate belonged to his lineage until the end of the 20th century. Since the 1990?s, the new owners of the Chateau have implemented a major renovation programme: building a new winery and an air conditioned storage cellar, large drainage programme, management of the vineyard in the interest of a sustainable ecological balance. Marquis de Mons wine style tends towards the research of balance, with supple tannins and good aromatic expression. It is a wine to enjoy whilst young (3 to 5 years)
Grape varieties:
55% Merlot
36% Cabernet Sauvignon
4% Petit Verdot