Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits) — Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
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
Critics: Wine Advocate 94–96, Vinous 94–96; Decanter reviewed (positive). Multiple merchants list high scores and long ageing potential (2025–2050)

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and cassis with violet florals, cocoa, earth and a menthol note. Firm tannins, lively acidity and a long, perfumed finish; dense and age-worthy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, confit de canard, lamb, mushroom risotto, beef bourguignon. Asian: Peking duck, Korean bulgogi, miso-glazed aubergine/salmon, shiitake soba, char siu pork.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; low yields from old vines; partial destemming (c.60–80% whole-cluster), fermentation in stainless vats, élevage in new and used oak (substantial ageing), lightly filtered.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) is the largest single owner in Clos de Vougeot (~5–6 ha). Historic château run by François and Édouard Labet, producing traditional, high-quality Grand Cru wines.