Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Chateau de la Tour |
Label Name: | Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Côte d'Or) |
Volume: | 3000ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 91-93/100 for the 2022 Clos Vougeot Cuvée Classique; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 91-94 range; Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 16. 5/20; Château de la Tour — certified organic from 2021
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and raspberry with briar, subtle truffle and spice, saline minerality, silky texture, supple firm tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), braised beef short ribs, miso-glazed aubergine.
Production Method
Hand-harvested, low-intervention vinification with indigenous yeasts; parcel vinification and assembly, some whole-cluster use and extended élevage in oak; organic farming (certified from 2021).
Vineyard Info
Historic estate inside the walls of Clos de Vougeot; largest single owner (~5.5 ha), run by the Labet family using organic/biodynamic practices and long élevage traditions.