94 points,

Burghound, January 2013

This is impressively ripe yet superbly fresh with black cherry and floral scents that are trimmed in sauvage hints and a background application of wood. There is excellent mid-palate concentration and richness to the powerful, muscular and energetic large-scaled flavors that possess superb reserves of mouth coating dry extract that serves to impart a seductive mouth feel to the dusty, serious, balanced and strikingly long finish. A genuine knockout.

91 points,

Jancis Robinson, January 2012

Spiced (like Drambuie?), really remarkable open-knit fruit and medicinal notes. Fruit is a little dry and tart, but it works in the mix. Traditional, tight. 17.5/20 (RH)

92 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, April 2013

Good bright, deep red. Medicinal red cherry, raspberry, spices and mint on the vibrant nose. Sweet and suave but at the same time penetrating in the style of the better 2010s, with harmonious acidity framing and energizing the flavors of red fruits, minerals and medicinal herbs. Sexy earth tones contribute complexity, and the long, youthfully tight finish shows an exhilarating spice character. I would not be surprised if this wine merited a higher rating by 2022 or so. 92+

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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