Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Hommage a Jean Morin 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Hommage a Jean Morin
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable coverage and scores: Wine Spectator 95 (2017). Positive reviews from Decanter, Vinous and Burghound for this cuvée and nearby vintages; Wine Advocate and other critics have awarded high marks to recent vintages

Tasting Note
Concentrated, elegant Grand Cru: red and black cherry, cassis, rose petal, sandalwood, licorice and mineral earth, with spice and a long, saline finish framed by refined powdery tannins.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef bourguignon, duck confit, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised beef short ribs, soy-braised mushrooms, Korean bulgogi.

Production Method
Selection of first bunches from centenarian vines; high proportion whole-cluster fermentation; long élevage in French oak (some new); bottled with minimal fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest single owner within Clos de Vougeot, working historic vines (many centenarian) with organic/biodynamic practices and traditional winemaking.