Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
1947
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Traditional Burgundian vinification—Pinot Noir fermented (whole-bunch/whole-berry historically) and matured in French oak barrels, followed by extended bottle ageing.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Evolved tertiary aromas of leather, mushroom, dried cherry, tobacco and smoke; medium body with a silky texture, roasted spice and savory, earthy finish with lingering persistence.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, game birds, roast pork. Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom soba, char siu pork.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château de la Tour (Labet family ownership since 1870) is the largest proprietor within the walls of Clos de Vougeot, managing old-vine parcels and producing Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable marketplace/auction listings and price data: Idealwine price estimate for Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Château de La Tour 1947 ~€405 (2025). private tasting notes recorded ~94 points