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:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested from very old vines, selective picking of first bunches; natural/indigenous yeast fermentation with appreciable whole clusters and extended élevage in French oak barrels (18–24 months).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Concentrated red cherry and blackberry with floral rose lift, truffle and sous-bois earth, baking spice and cedar. Silky yet powerful tannins, vibrant acidity and a long mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, braised short rib, mushroom risotto, aged Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed aubergine, Cantonese roasted pork, richer Korean BBQ (galbi).
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest owner within Clos de Vougeot; 'Hommage à Jean Morin' is a special selection from century‑old vines produced since 2010.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Reported Wine Spectator 95 for the 2017 Hommage; consistently high scores from critics (Vinous/Wine Advocate/Decanter) for Hommage bottlings (mid-90s range)