Castle Tower of Mons - Margaux 2016

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

15 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Petites baies rouges, vanillé. Boisé trop marqué, tannins amples, un peu massif, belle acidité, finale un peu asséchante.

Bettane & Desseauve

94-95 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/3/2017

Notre favori cette année dans le créneau des margaux non classés, d’une petite tête ! Très précis, harmonieux et subtil, avec des merlots et des verdots qui ne l’alourdissent pas. Probable grand rapport qualité prix.

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 La Tour de Mons had a pinched nose that needed a few swirls of the glass to get going. There is plenty of concentrated fruit here, though it does not exude the complexity and sophistication of others. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. Here the quality begins to show through, although I find the tannins a little "furry" and just missing the precision I am looking for this vintage. Not bad, but it could be better. Tasted three times with consistent notes.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/27/2017

Fresh, juicy cassis, earth and floral notes define the personality of this medium-bodied wine. Soft with polished black cherries and an espresso finish, this needs just a year or two of cellaring before reaching its full potential.

Vinous

86-89 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/26/2017

The 2016 La Tour de Mons is a powerful, bold wine. There is plenty of up-front richness and intensity before the tannins clamp down on the midpalate and into the finish. It will be interesting to see if the wine comes together a bit more fully during its aging. Today, some rough edges remain.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/20/2017

Very dark crimson with a blueish hint. Very composed, ripe nose. A real pleasure to smell! Ripe fruit and sandalwood. Perfumed and something of mature vintage port about the nose – but not at all porty. Bravo!