Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Cl. Vougeot Gc V.v Hommage Jean Morin
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Sourced from century-old vines (planted 1910); Hommage selects the first bunch on the first shoot. Small-batch fermentation in traditional Burgundian vats with élevage in French oak barrels (limited new oak).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense, perfumed red and black cherry, kirsch, violets, licorice and cocoa with distinct mineral lift. Silky yet structured, refined grippy tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb shoulder, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi or grilled short rib, miso-glazed salmon or shiitake-ginger dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (François Labet family ownership since 1870), the only domaine inside the Clos de Vougeot. 'Hommage à Jean Morin' created in 2010 to celebrate the old vines; tiny production (a few barrels).
Awards/Ratings:
 
Selected contemporary scores: Robert Parker (WA/Neal Martin) ~92; Burghound/Allen Meadows ~95; Wine Spectator ~94; Vinous ~92; Jancis Robinson ~17. 5/20 (sources: trade & critic reviews)