Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ch De La Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru V.v
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
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.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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