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    Château De La Tour - 2017 - Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

    Burgundy • Clos Vougeot Grand Cru • Red

    136,50€ tax included
    136,50€ tax included
    136,50€ / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Cardboard box

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Burgundy
    • Appellation Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2017
    • Grape varieties Pinot Noir

    An iconic wine, this Clos Vougeot from Château de la Tour is a benchmark of Burgundy. It is a harmonious wine with a beautiful structure. It will fully reveal itself after a few years of cellaring.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 92/100
    • Burghound 92/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Enjoy it with roast beef, roast Bresse chicken or pheasant.
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    The vineyard comprises just under 6 hectares. The vines are located in the upper part of Clos Vougeot. The winery and cellars are situated within Clos Vougeot itself. The vines are on average 50 years old, with the exception of one hectare, planted in 1910, which is used to produce the Vieilles Vignes cuvée. The vineyard has been cultivated organically since 1992.

    Vinification and aging

    - Hand-harvested grapes
    - Maceration of whole bunches (no destemming) in an open vat for approximately one week
    - Fermentation with natural yeasts with a temperature increase of 31°C after 2 weeks
    - Aged in barrels for 22 months (50% new oak barrels from Nevers)

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2023 à 2031

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex