Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Chateau de la Tour |
Label Name: | Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2018 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy. |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir. |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 14-16.°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot 2018 — Vinous ~95, Wine Advocate ~94, Decanter ~95; scores vary by cuvée (Vieilles Vignes / Hommage higher)
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruit core (blackberry, plum, cassis) with violet and peony florals, forest-floor, tobacco and dark chocolate notes; chalky mineral backbone, powdery tannins and lively acidity finishing long and savory.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed fish.
Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional fermentations (Cuvée Classique uses whole-bunch), matured in French oak (≈one-third new reported), 12–18 months ageing.
Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour owns parcels within the walled Clos de Vougeot (≈5 ha) and produces several Grand Cru cuvées (Cuvée Classique, Vieilles Vignes, Hommage à Jean Morin).