Château de La Tour - Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2008
Notes: Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, RVF 18/20, Gault Millau 17/20, Guide Hachette 2**(Remarkable wine), Burghound 95/100, Stephan Tanzer 94/100
"More serious and racy, the Vieilles Vignes is reserved; the substance appears deeper, slightly more austere, but with that extra grace and complexity associated with very old vines, which here produce a wine tailored for long aging." (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF)
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Eye
beautiful deep red dress
Nose
with very special and refined aromas and flavors: truffle, licorice, violet, and wild mint, which develop harmoniously over the years.
Mouth
an explosion of dark fruits, a perfect balance between soft, woody tannins, acidity, and mellowness. The finish is remarkable, lasting up to several minutes.
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2038
Food and wine pairings
A savourer sur des gibiers (chevreuil, perdreau, grive), un rôti de boeuf, des fromages type époisses, langres... <br/>
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 6 stars (Exceptional production)
About the estate:
The only winery producing its own wine in the Clos, Château de la Tour is also the largest landowner with 6 hectares located in its upper part. The château was built in 1890 by the family's ancestors. The current owners are 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 to call on Guy Accad to produce remarkable wines, such as in 1987. After Guy Accad left, the estate continued to progress 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 very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
This château is the only one located in the Clos de Vougeot, of which it is also the main owner. The estate began bottling in the 1930s. Having fallen sharply in quality in the 1970s and early 1980s, it rose sharply in quality when the young François Labet called on Guy Accad. Produced with the help of Sylvain Pataille since the 2009 vintage, the wine is now at its highest level. The vinification of whole grapes and aging in partially new barrels result in a high-quality product, on par with the greatest wines."
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. ANTONIN V. Published on February 14, 2015
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