Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Chateau de la Tour |
Label Name: | Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Hommage a Jean Morin |
Vintage: | 2017 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable coverage and scores: Wine Spectator 95 (2017). Positive reviews from Decanter, Vinous and Burghound for this cuvée and nearby vintages; Wine Advocate and other critics have awarded high marks to recent vintages
Tasting Note
Concentrated, elegant Grand Cru: red and black cherry, cassis, rose petal, sandalwood, licorice and mineral earth, with spice and a long, saline finish framed by refined powdery tannins.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, soy-braised mushrooms, Korean bulgogi.
Production Method
Selection of first bunches from centenarian vines; high proportion whole-cluster fermentation; long élevage in French oak (some new); bottled with minimal fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest single owner within Clos de Vougeot, working historic vines (many centenarian) with organic/biodynamic practices and traditional winemaking.