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:
 
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits (Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable coverage and scores for Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot VV 2020 include Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 96–98; positive reviews in Decanter; retailers cite Robert Parker/Wine Advocate praise and strong retailer notes

Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry and cassis with violets, peony, raw cocoa and exotic spice; concentrated, layered and velvety with lively acidity, firm silky tannins and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, rib‑eye, beef bourguignon, game and mature cheeses; Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, mushroom hot pot or rich miso dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; substantial whole-cluster fermentation (c.50–70% in VV cuvée) and aged in French oak (c.45–70% new); organic viticulture since 1992.

Vineyard Info
Château de la Tour (Labet family) — largest single owner within Clos de Vougeot, family-owned since late 19th century; produces Classique, Vieilles Vignes (VV) and Hommage cuvées from old vines.