Château de la Tour
,Clos de Vougeot (Burgundy)
Clos Vougeot Grand Cru «Vielles Vignes»
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Winemaker | Château de la Tour |
| Alcohol | 14% vol. |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| 150 cl | CHF 750.00 |
Winemaking
The Cuvée is made exclusively from grapes of the 1910-planted parcel "Vieilles Vignes." The vines grow on brown clay soils interspersed with small limestone pebbles. The grapes are transported in wicker baskets, sorted without de-stemming, fermented with natural yeasts, and gravity is used instead of pumping systems. The wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 50% of which are new.
Our tasting note
Ruby red in color with slight garnet reflections. The nose initially reveals spicy notes, followed by nuances of black currants and dried flowers. Herbal and earthy aromas complement the complexity of the wine. On the palate, the tannins are in a youthful form. With aging, this wine unfolds an even silkier harmony. Long-lasting finish.
Château de la Tour
The Château de La Tour has been owned by the Labet family since its establishment at the end of the 19th century and is located in the northern part of Clos de Vougeot. Monsieur Beaudet from Beaune was the first member of the family to purchase vineyards here. His daughter then married the local winemaker Jean Morin, and their daughter eventually married Pierre Labet, who also owned a winery in Beaune. Since 1986, Château de La Tour has been managed by François Labet. «Clos de Vougeot» is one of the largest Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, with more than 100 parcels and around 80 owners. With 6.5 hectares (12% of the Grand Cru), Château de La Tour is the largest owner and the only one to vinify and bottle the wines of Clos de Vougeot itself. The vines have an average age of about 60 years.
