Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested 100% Pinot Noir; traditional Burgundian vinification with partial whole-cluster fermentations and maceration; matured ~12–18 months in French oak (portion new barrels). Traditional estate élevage and bottling.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Ripe red and black cherry, plum, forest floor and underbrush, with clove, leather and mineral spice. Medium-full, layered fruit balanced by refined tannins and a long savory, slightly tobacco-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast beef, lamb, venison, duck, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses (western); Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised short ribs, soy-mushroom stir-fries (Asian).
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest single proprietor within the walled Clos de Vougeot (≈6 ha). Estate dates from the late 19th century and has been run by the Labet family; estate/production improvements and organic practices have been noted.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Noted critical praise for Ch. de la Tour Clos-Vougeot across vintages; Aperitif listed 95 points for a Ch. de la Tour Clos-Vougeot bottling. Jancis Robinson and specialist Burgundy coverage highlight the estate’s strong reputation