Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
1959
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Clos Vougeot, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
A 1959 Château de la Tour Clos Vougeot appears in retailer catalogues (e. g. , K&L). 5%

Tasting Note
Mature Pinot Noir with leather, truffle and mushroom notes, dried red cherry, tobacco and forest floor; silky texture, tertiary spice and gentle acidity.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, roasted duck, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, soy-seared shiitake and warm umami dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification of Pinot Noir with primary fermentation in vats and élevage in French oak barrels; cellar techniques evolved over decades.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is a long-established owner within Clos de Vougeot, holding ~6 ha and with the château located inside the walled vineyard. Estate history dates to late 19th century.