2009 Chateau La Tour de Mons Margaux

I remember the Valentine's Day that we spent with our friend, he had just gotten his citizenship so it was a dual celebration, unfortunately, his wife was not feeling well, so it was just the three of us at Basil's Restaurant in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Basil's has an extensive wine list with wines from all over the world and our eyes happened upon the 2005 Chateau La Tour de Mons Margaux. We had that wine with dinner and it was wonderful. The next time we were treated to this wine was just this past Christmas, with the same friend and two other snowbirds who are currently in Florida. Again, the wine was a delicious complement to the Christmas Eve dinner. So, when my husband came across the 2009, we tried it and though it was drinkable now, it was a little youthful. The 2009 is a blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Petit Verdot. We decided to purchase a few bottles to lay away for the not too distant future enjoyment. This is a well crafted wine with a great balance of fruit and soft tannins. With the cost being less than $30.00 per bottle, this is an excellent buy!