2022 Château La Tour de Mons

The 2022 Château La Tour De Mons has lots of classy cassis and violet notes, as well as nicely integrated background oak. Medium-bodied on the palate, I love its balance, it has silky tannins, and it’s just about seamless. The blend is 57% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, pulled from 80% of the total production and aging in 20% new oak. (05/2023)

The 2022 La Tour de Mons is a blend of 57% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot. Deep garnet-purple in color, it starts off a little closed and sluggish, soon unfurling to offer scents of baked plums, blackberry compote, and chocolate-covered cherries, with hints of charcoal and bay leaves. The full-bodied palate is chock full of juicy black fruits, supported by firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with an herbal lift. (05/2023)