Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Hommage a Jean Morin 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Hommage a Jean Morin
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
2016 ratings: Vinous 94–96, Burghound 93–95, Jasper Morris 95–97

Tasting Note
Very dense, concentrated black cherry and dark plum with licorice, cocoa, soy and mineral notes; menthol/oak spice. Velvety texture, refined yet firm tannins and an immense, long finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, venison, duck confit, beef stews, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy‑glazed pork/char siu, braised duck with shiitake, miso‑glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; fermentations in barrel with some whole clusters; aged ~15–18 months in French oak (high proportion new) before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is a long-established owner within Clos de Vougeot. Hommage à Jean Morin is a top cuvée from oldest vines (Vieilles Vignes), produced only in select vintages.