| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Chateau de la Tour |
| Label Name: | Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru |
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Côte d'Or) |
| Volume: | 3000ml |
| ABV: | 13.5% |
| Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
| Acidity: | 3 |
| Tannins: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91-93/100 for the 2022 Clos Vougeot Cuvée Classique; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 91-94 range; Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 16. 5/20; Château de la Tour — certified organic from 2021
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and raspberry with briar, subtle truffle and spice, saline minerality, silky texture, supple firm tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), braised beef short ribs, miso-glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, low-intervention vinification with indigenous yeasts; parcel vinification and assembly, some whole-cluster use and extended élevage in oak; organic farming (certified from 2021).
Vineyard Info
Historic estate inside the walls of Clos de Vougeot; largest single owner (~5.5 ha), run by the Labet family using organic/biodynamic practices and long élevage traditions.
Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru 2022
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