Château de la Tour – Elegance and Power in the Heart of Clos de Vougeot

Clos de Vougeot • Côte de Nuits • Burgundy — Family estate 5.48 ha (founded in the late 19th century)

Heritage & Identity

Built at the end of the 19th century, Château de la Tour is the only estate vinifying and ageing its wines within the walls of the legendary Clos de Vougeot. Owned by the Labet family for several generations, it stands as one of the most iconic names of this Grand Cru vineyard.

Vineyard & Viticulture

• About 5.48 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards, making it one of the largest owners in the Clos.
• Plots located in the upper and mid-slope of the Clos, on well-drained limestone and clay-limestone soils.
• Careful soil work, sustainable farming practices and controlled yields.
• Hand-harvested grapes with rigorous sorting.

Winemaking & Ageing

• Traditional fermentations with gentle extraction to preserve finesse and structure.
• Ageing in French oak barrels with a high proportion of new oak for the top cuvées.
• Ageing time: around 16 to 20 months.

Signature Style

• Controlled power and elegant structure, noble tannins, ample and layered texture.
• Notes of red and black fruits, sweet spices, and a subtle mineral backbone.
• Long ageing potential, combining density with freshness.

Key Cuvées

Ageing Potential

• Wines can evolve beautifully for 10 to 20 years, or even longer in top vintages.
• Accessible in youth for their purity and energy, gaining complexity with time.