Gault Millau 94/100, RVF 9/10, Burghound 90/100, Guide Hachette 1 Star
The scorching 2003 vintage produced wines in Burgundy of exceptional richness, density, and complexity, as exemplified by this Château de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru, with a ripe nose of almost candied plums and blackcurrants. Its round, full-bodied, and complex palate, rich in flavor, its high-quality tannins, and its superbly long finish demonstrate the care taken in its aging and the subtle use of oak. A lovely 2003, very ripe, superbly balanced, and endowed with a beautiful freshness. A fine example of the vintage.
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Eye
a garnet color with purple highlights
Nose
Its fragrant nose exudes notes of black fruit against a backdrop of spices and oak
Palate
Full-bodied and complex, with well-integrated tannins and a very long finish
Serve
served in a carafe at 16°
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2008
High point
2009
Drink before
2012
Food and wine pairings
Une pièce d'agneau braisée, une côte de boeuf, du veau rôti aux champignons, un faisan rôti, un filet de chevreuil, de l'époisse ou un fromage de cîteaux... <br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated (2012 Guide) 6* Stars (Exceptional Quality)
About the estate:
“As the only estate in the Clos that produces its own wine, Château de la Tour is also the largest landowner there, with 6 hectares located in the upper part of the vineyard. The château was built in 1890 by the family’s ancestors. The current owners are the two sisters, Jacqueline Labet and Nicole Delechette, and the estate has been managed since 1986 by François, Jacqueline’s son. In the 1970s and early 1980s, the wine was of little interest. It took the young François Labet calling upon Guy Accad to produce remarkable wines, such as in 1987. After Guy Accad left, the estate continued to improve, with the help of Jean-Pierre Confuron.”
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2011 guide) 2* Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
“This château is the only one located within the Clos de Vougeot, of which it is also the principal owner. The estate began bottling its wines in the 1930s. After a significant decline in quality in the 1970s and early 1980s, the quality improved dramatically when the young François Labet brought in Guy Accad. Produced with the help of Sylvain Pataille starting with the 2009 vintage, the wine is now at its peak. Whole-cluster vinification and aging in partially new barrels yield a wine of exceptional quality, on par with the greatest.”
Customer rating
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE MARIE M. Posted on 10/12/2014
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Review by Mr. JEROME A. Posted on 02/23/2013
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