Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Cl. Vougeot Gc V.v Hommage Jean Morin
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Selected from ~100-year-old vines; hand-harvested, high whole‑bunch percentage (≈80–100%), fermented with natural yeasts using gravity, aged ~18 months in predominantly new oak.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated, perfumed dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum with cocoa, sandalwood, tobacco, licica and forest-floor notes. Powerful yet refined tannins, spicy oak and a long, vibrant finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, duck confit, roast lamb, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed fish, shiitake-and-soy dishes, hoisin or five-spice glazed pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest owner in Clos de Vougeot. Hommage à Jean Morin is a special cuvée from the oldest vines honoring the family ancestor.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Selected critical scores for the 2017 Hommage à Jean Morin include Wine Spectator 95; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) ~93–96; Decanter ~94. The cuvée and adjacent Clos de Vougeot bottlings receive consistently high marks from Vinous, Wine Enthusiast and other critics