Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 91–93 (N. Martin) and positive press noting silky, saline tannins and aging potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry, blackcurrant and plum with sous-bois, spice and light truffle notes. Medium-full, layered palate with silky, saline tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef short ribs, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, soy-braised pork, miso-glazed dishes, shiitake-based stir-fries.

Production Method
100% Pinot Noir; often partial whole-cluster (c.50%), unstemmed vinification, matured in French oak barrels; estate-certified organic from 2021.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour owns the largest single parcel (≈6 ha) within the Clos de Vougeot and is the only producer to vinify and elevate its wines inside the Clos; family-run by the Labet/Déchelette team.