Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Chateau de la Tour |
Label Name: | Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 1959 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Clos Vougeot, Côte de Nuits) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir. |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 2 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 3 |
Length: | 3 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
A 1959 Château de la Tour Clos Vougeot appears in retailer catalogues (e. g. , K&L). 5%
Tasting Note
Mature Pinot Noir with leather, truffle and mushroom notes, dried red cherry, tobacco and forest floor; silky texture, tertiary spice and gentle acidity.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, roasted duck, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, soy-seared shiitake and warm umami dishes.
Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification of Pinot Noir with primary fermentation in vats and élevage in French oak barrels; cellar techniques evolved over decades.
Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is a long-established owner within Clos de Vougeot, holding ~6 ha and with the château located inside the walled vineyard. Estate history dates to late 19th century.