Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2018

Intro: The 2018 Château de La Tour Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes is described as full-bodied yet elegant, showing dark berry fruit, cocoa, warm spice, violet petals and a mineral tension. One critic wrote: “the 2018 Clos Voygeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru … full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, with high concentration and beautifully refined tannins.” Another source states that the vineyard’s old vines, extremely low yields (just two bunches per vine on some sections) and high-precision viticulture give this wine enormous potential. The particular old-vine parcel for the Vieilles Vignes bottling was planted in 1910, making the vines over 100 years old at harvest in 2018.

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Chateau de La Tour

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Aging: It is matured for around 16-18 months in French oak barrels

ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 1–2 hours || Serving Temp: 15-16°C

Pairing: Roast lamb rack with truffle or wild mushroom sauce; venison or saddle of hare with juniper berry jus

Tasting Notes: The 2018 Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Château de La Tour, reveals dark berries (black cherry, plum), cocoa, violets, warm spice, subtle tobacco, and forest floor. Medium to full-bodied, with dense fruit, chalky minerality, refined yet firm tannins, and a long, balanced finish. Persistent and elegant, showing clear ageing potential and class

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 92 AA