Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Cl. Vougeot Gc V.v Hommage Jean Morin
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Selection from old-vine parcels; partial whole-cluster fermentation; traditional Burgundian vinification in wood/stainless vats; élevage ~18 months in French oak; bottled without fining/filtration.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Dense, dark-fruited Pinot Noir: black cherry, blackberry and plum with chocolate, graphite, thyme and sage accents, creamy mid‑palate, massive noble tannins and an explosive, mineral-driven, very long finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, beef Bourguignon, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed aubergine, grilled wagyu or Korean BBQ short ribs.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (Labet family ownership since 1870) is the only domaine located within Clos de Vougeot. François Labet produces this small-production Hommage à Jean Morin cuvée from the estate's oldest vines.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Vinous 97; Wine Spectator 95. Widely praised by critics for density, structure, tannic quality and length