Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot Grand Cru red 2021 (3 bottles)

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Château de la Tour Clos Vougeot Grand Cru red 2021

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ( William Kelley, Jan. 2023) : 91-93/100. A strong effort, the 2021 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with notes of plums, rose petals, sweet spices and a deft touch of new oak. Full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with supple, powdery tannins and a seamless, enveloping profile, it concludes with a mouthwatering finish.

Technical sheet written by the domaine :

Grape variety: 100% pinot noir from our own selection. Organic.

Vines: aged 45 and 50 years.

Location: the largest owner of Clos Vougeot with 6 ha. The vines are located in the center and near the north wall of Clos Vougeot. The winery and cellars are situated within Clos Vougeot itself.

Soil: Clay and limestone, very thin (40cm) supported by thick blocks of chalk.

Vinification: Manual harvesting followed by selective sorting. Maceration begins with whole clusters (no destemming) in open tanks for about a week. Fermentation follows (natural yeast) with a temperature rise of up to 31°c after two weeks. Frequent punching down. Low pneumatic pressing. Aging in barrels (50% new) for 18 months, then racking and bottling without filtration.

Wine: concentrated and aromatic. Superb on the nose, long and powerful, with violet, black fruits, mint. Will reach its peak after 7 years.

To be enjoyed with: roasted meat, duck, or cheese.