Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16.°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot 2018 — Vinous ~95, Wine Advocate ~94, Decanter ~95; scores vary by cuvée (Vieilles Vignes / Hommage higher)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark-fruit core (blackberry, plum, cassis) with violet and peony florals, forest-floor, tobacco and dark chocolate notes; chalky mineral backbone, powdery tannins and lively acidity finishing long and savory.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; traditional fermentations (Cuvée Classique uses whole-bunch), matured in French oak (≈one-third new reported), 12–18 months ageing.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour owns parcels within the walled Clos de Vougeot (≈5 ha) and produces several Grand Cru cuvées (Cuvée Classique, Vieilles Vignes, Hommage à Jean Morin).