Clos de Vougeot - first tasting of the year
The first tasting of the year, which took place on February 26th, was dedicated to a single vineyard, Clos de Vougeot. The tasting was built on a comparison of one family's signature across two terroirs. For this tasting, we presented it through Domaine Château de la Tour. The Clos de Vougeot wines were complemented by wines from Beaune from Domaine Pierre Labet.
Wines Tasted
Domaine Pierre Labet (Beaune)
- Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2020
- Beaune Clos du Dessus Marconnets 2019
- Beaune Clos du Dessus Marconnets 2018
- Beaune 1er Cru Coucherias 2019
- Beaune 1er Cru Coucherias 2018
Domaine Château de la Tour (Clos de Vougeot)
- Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
- Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2017
- Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2018
- Clos de Vougeot Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru 2017
Clos de Vougeot
Clos de Vougeot is one of the largest Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. It covers approximately 50 hectares and is farmed by over 70 producers.
Domaine Château de la Tour
Domaine Château de la Tour is one of the most respected producers within Clos de Vougeot. The Labet family farms parcels in the central and western parts of the vineyard, and as the only winery, they have their headquarters directly in Clos de Vougeot, where they also process the grapes. The Cuvée Vieilles Vignes comes from vines over 100 years old.
Domaine Pierre Labet
François Labet and his son Edouard also develop the same signature at Domaine Pierre Labet in Beaune, which provides a natural contrast to the wines from Clos de Vougeot.
Conclusion
The same vineyard does not mean the same result. What matters is who makes the wine. And when it makes sense to open it.
That's what makes Burgundy unique.