Tortochot Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tortochot
Label Name:
 
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Vougeot, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound (Allen Meadows) – 92 points (review Jan 10, 2024); widely praised by critics/retailers for concentration, floral lift and ageing potential; generally listed at 13–13

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of red berries, cherry, rose and violet with spice and toasted oak; concentrated with firm tannins, mineral earth and savory undergrowth, finishing long and powerful.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef rib roast, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), beef hot pot, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; organic viticulture (certified 2013); mostly destemmed with ~25% whole-bunch; cold-soak and native-yeast fermentation; malolactic in barrel; aged ~15–18 months in French oak (c.50% new).

Vineyard Info
Domaine Tortochot, a family estate in Gevrey-Chambertin since the 19th century, run by Chantal Tortochot (4th generation). Around 11–12 hectares including several Grands Crus; known for terroir-driven, powerful Pinot Noir and organic conversion.