96 points,

Burghound, January 2012

This is both more elegant and more expressive, which is quite unusual in my experience as there is usually quite a bit of reticence. The lightly spiced and distinctly floral and earthy red currant and humus suffused aromas give way to rich, round and admirably concentrated flavors that display an overt muscularity as well as an abundance of dry extract that stains the palate and pushes the firm tannic spine to the background on the explosively long and overtly austere finish. Like the 2010 VV, this is a genuinely remarkable effort and it should be on your short list of '09s to potentially acquire as it's truly breathtaking. I have underscored the advice several times but it bears repeating: don't buy these wines without having the discipline to cellar them.

95 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, March 2012

Good deep red with ruby highlights. Deep nose shows an almost roasted ripeness but also terrific lift to the aromas of black cherry, flowers, licorice, mint, wild herbs and orange peel. Like liquid velvet on entry, then highly concentrated but youthfully unforthcoming in the middle. This extremely long, palate-staining wine has the tannic force and balance to evolve in bottle for decades. Should be a cellar classic with time.

About Winery

The Château de la Tour was built in 1890 by the ancestors of the current owners : the Labet and Déchelette families. These same families trace their roots in wine since the end of the 15th century.

The Château de la Tour is built in the higher section, not far from the cistercian manor which belongs to the Chevalier du Tastevin. The surface of the Château's vineyards is 6 hectares, making it the largest of Clos de Vougeot.

This most famous vineyard of Côte de Nuits, is located right next to the Musigny and Romanée-Conti domains, neighbours the Chambertin.

The winegrowing and commercial activities are directed by François Labet.

The wines of Château de la Tour are Grands Crus of tradition.

They are backed by the most modern techniques :stainless steel vats, pneumatic presses, associated with very low yields (29 hectolitres per hectare for the last five harvests, corresponding to less than 30 cl per vinestock) and the clever use of new wood according to the strength of the wine.

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