Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Chateau de la Tour
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Cuvee Classique Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Clos de Vougeot, Côte de Nuits)
Volume:
 
750ml
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
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 94–96; Vinous (Neal Martin) 94–96; Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 96–98 (Vieilles Vignes/Hommage selections); Burghound 93–95; Decanter positive review

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, plum and raspberry with violet, cocoa, menthol and loamy earth; powerful yet refined tannins, lively acidity, spice and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or soy‑glazed pork, miso aubergine, grilled teriyaki beef, Korean BBQ short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; partial destemming with ~60–80% whole-cluster fermentation; aged in French oak (c.30–45% new) for extended élevage; organic/biodynamic vineyard practices.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family ownership since 19th century) is the largest single owner within the Clos de Vougeot (~5.5–6 ha). François and Edouard Labet emphasize old vines, low yields and biodynamic farming.