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: | Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91–93 (N. Martin) and positive press noting silky, saline tannins and aging potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum with sous-bois, spice and light truffle notes. Medium-full, layered palate with silky, saline tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised pork, miso-glazed dishes, shiitake-based stir-fries.
Production Method
100% Pinot Noir; often partial whole-cluster (c.50%), unstemmed vinification, matured in French oak barrels; estate-certified organic from 2021.
Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour owns the largest single parcel (≈6 ha) within the Clos de Vougeot and is the only producer to vinify and elevate its wines inside the Clos; family-run by the Labet/Déchelette team.