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, Vougeot (Côte de Nuits, Côte d'Or) |
Volume: | 1500ml |
ABV: | 13.5% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Critic scores for Château de la Tour Clos Vougeot 2022 include Jasper Morris ~91–94, Vinous ~91–93; Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 16. 5/20; widely cited as a top Clos Vougeot with strong aging potential
Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, raspberry and dark plum with undergrowth, truffle and licorice notes. Silky, saline mid-palate, fine-grained tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Food Pairing
Roast beef, beef bourguignon, venison, mushroom risotto; aged Comté or Camembert. Asian: Peking duck, char siu/pork belly, miso-glazed fish, shiitake/soy mushroom stir-fries.
Production Method
Organic/biodynamic vineyard practices; high proportion whole-cluster/unstemmed vinification, indigenous yeasts, long élevage in French oak, minimal filtration and low sulfur at bottling.
Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château de la Tour (Labet family), largest single owner within the Clos de Vougeot (≈5.5–6 ha). Farming organic since 1992; historic vines include a 1910 parcel; wines vinified and aged inside the Clos.