Château de la Tour – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2012 – Burgundy France

Château de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes 2012 is a Grand Cru Burgundy made from Pinot Noir and produced exclusively from the estate’s old-vine parcel in Clos de Vougeot, planted in 1910. The cuvée combines the power and concentration of this Climat with the finesse and elegance of Pinot Noir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region / Appellation: Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2012
• Special Note: Produced exclusively from Château de la Tour’s Vieilles Vignes parcel, planted in 1910
• Style: Concentrated, structured Grand Cru Pinot Noir with finesse and elegance

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Fruit: Black cherry and dense, ripe fruit
• Aromatic Detail: Mineral, mocha, pepper, and floral notes
• Structure: Firm tannins, concentration, and clear fruit definition
• Finish: Very long, savory, saline, and balanced

The 2012 is deep and reserved, with concentrated fruit framed by firm structure. Mineral, pepper, mocha, and floral notes add complexity, while savory and saline elements carry through the long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced exclusively from an old-vine parcel planted in 1910 in the heart of Clos de Vougeot
• Combines the power and concentration of the Climat with the finesse and elegance of Pinot Noir
• A structured, serious Grand Cru Burgundy with depth, savory detail, and a long finish

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck or game birds with savory sauces
• Beef tenderloin or roasted lamb
• Wild mushrooms or truffle-driven dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors seeking structured, cellar-worthy Grand Cru Burgundy
✓ Pinot Noir drinkers who value old-vine depth, savory complexity, and firm structure
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, fruit-forward, immediately approachable Pinot Noir

95 Points – Burghound
93+ Points – Vinous