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:
 
Burgundy, Vougeot (Côte de Nuits, Côte d'Or)
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores for Château de la Tour Clos Vougeot 2022 include Jasper Morris ~91–94, Vinous ~91–93; Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 16. 5/20; widely cited as a top Clos Vougeot with strong aging potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated black cherry, raspberry and dark plum with undergrowth, truffle and licorice notes. Silky, saline mid-palate, fine-grained tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roast beef, beef bourguignon, venison, mushroom risotto; aged Comté or Camembert. Asian: Peking duck, char siu/pork belly, miso-glazed fish, shiitake/soy mushroom stir-fries.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic vineyard practices; high proportion whole-cluster/unstemmed vinification, indigenous yeasts, long élevage in French oak, minimal filtration and low sulfur at bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Château de la Tour (Labet family), largest single owner within the Clos de Vougeot (≈5.5–6 ha). Farming organic since 1992; historic vines include a 1910 parcel; wines vinified and aged inside the Clos.