Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Clos de Vougeot (Côte de Nuits).
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Aperitif 95 points (2018 vintage); regularly reviewed by Jancis Robinson; official product listing and tasting notes for the 2021 release (Vinmonopolet)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry, plum and blackberry with violet florals, truffle, leather and baking spice; velvety texture, polished yet firm tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, prime rib, braised lamb, venison, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking/roast duck with hoisin, char siu pork, Korean bulgogi, mushroom hot-pot, soy/ginger glazed short ribs.

Production Method
Traditional Burgundian vinification with extended maceration, indigenous yeasts often used; matured ~15–18 months in French oak (portion new barrels).

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is a long-established estate and one of the largest owners inside Clos de Vougeot (≈6 ha); château sits within the walled Grand Cru. Estate practices have moved toward organic/biodynamic viticulture under the Labets.