Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated by critics for the 2022 Clos de Vougeot V. V. / Hommage cuvée: Robert Parker (WA) ~94–96, Vinous ~91–96, Jasper Morris high praise; Bourgogne Aujourd'hui noted 16. 5/20; Revue du Vin de France awarded the producer two stars

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry and raspberry with violet florals, truffle and cedar. Medium-full, saline acidity, silky yet firm tannins and a long, savory finish with iron/mineral notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, leg of lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté or Camembert. Asian: Peking or roast duck, char siu, Korean bulgogi, soy-glazed short ribs, miso mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification; Château de la Tour typically vinifies unstemmed, uses some whole clusters, ferments in vats and ages in French oak for 12–18 months. Certified organic from 2021.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) owns significant holdings inside the Clos de Vougeot (~6 ha), vinifying and maturing wines on site; historic Burgundy estate noted for structured, ageworthy cuvées.