Chateau de la Tour位於Clos de Vougeot這個特級葡萄園中,是勃根地區內唯一位於葡萄園之內的酒莊-現任主人是Francios Labe. 與Hudelot Noellat , Bertagna 同列此區最優Domaine. 莊園裡表現最佳的葡萄樹;平均樹齡至少約有35年,而老藤Vieilles Vignes更是超過60年。 Chateau de la Tour是最早引進發酵前浸皮法的酒莊。這種釀法可以加深顏色、果香味並提高使口感甜潤等。
陳釀使用的橡木桶全數來自法國Nevers森林 -Clos de Vougeot平均使用50%的新橡木桶而Vieilles Vignes則提高比 例至75%-100%。裝瓶不加以澄清也不過濾。 Tasting note: This is quite ripe in the context of the vintage and the relatively late harvesting date shows as the nose gives up notes of earth and spice-suffused raspberry and cherry liqueur that is most seductive and this accessibility extends to the strikingly complex, serious, intense and precise big-bodied flavors that are powerful and extremely primary, supported by buried tannins and excellent length. The mid-palate concentration makes this seem more forward than it really is and this should age very well over the medium term. In a word, lovely.
Tasted: Jan 01, 2009 Score: 91 Drink: 2016+ /Issue 33