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Chateau de la Tour

“This Domaine possesses by far the most important parcel of the grand cru Clos de Vougeot and has the privilege of being the sole producer that has its winery within the Clos itself. The quality of the grapes in the Vieilles Vignes is exceptional and their vinification in whole bunches, not destemmed, gives a wine of prodigious breeding, worthy of comparison with the greatest Richebourg. The standard cuvee, excellent also, is produced from the much younger vines…” Michel Bettane & Thierry Desseauve, Le Grand Guide des Vins de France, 2008

When François Labet visited our shores 18 months ago, we ran a number of tastings that showcased the wonderful old vine, whole bunch, Clos de Vougeot of this producer. Two wines that caused perhaps the greatest stir were the superb 2007s that we now offer below - albeit in tiny quantities!

The first thing to understand about Chateau de la Tour is that this producer has a number of historical advantages over its neighbours in the Clos. Firstly, Chateau de la Tour is the largest holder in the Clos, with a remarkable 5.48ha. This... read more

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Chateau De La Tour Clos Vougeot VV Grand Cru 2007
Within the vineyards of Chateau de la Tour there is a 1ha plot of vines that we were planted in 1910. Each year the best barrels from this parcel are selected for the Vieilles Vignes cuvee. As... read more
Product Code: 8282-750
Only 18 left
Bottle size 750ml
Buy a straight or mixed dozen get 10% off!
$ 431.00 Single bottle price
$ 387.90 Mixed or straight dozens
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