Chateau de la Tour, Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2012

The Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 2012 from Chateau de la Tour is a very impressive effort – made from very old wines. The nose is crammed with intense quite serious red and dark fruit … spiced with a deep earthy minerality and a healthy dose of oak. On the palate layers of weighty fruit … excellent concentration .. with a nice vibrancy and a long intense finish with a lovely terroir impression. Very well balanced .. with an old school expression .. will need plenty of time in the cellar. A very impressive Clos de Vougeot … one of the best wines I have tasted from this vineyard.

(Drink from 2028) – Very Fine+ – (95p) – Tasted 18/03/2014 – cask sample.

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Chateau de la Tour, Clos de Vougeot 2012 August 26, 2014

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