Clos de Vougeot VV, Château De La Tour 2021

A slightly richer purple colour than the classic cuvée. The nose is a little bit more discreet, just a question of backwardness, because there is clearly more weight. A massive burst of deep raspberry fruit, less sucrosity and far more power at the finish. The tannins are enveloped by the fruit and the stems only show in the white pepper. Very persistent. Drink from 2028-2040.

Here too the wood treatment is prominent though not dominant on the slightly more deeply pitched aromas of herbal tea, dark currant and more evident floral elements. There is notably better mid-palate concentration to the more powerful flavors that are also more structured and compact on the more markedly austere finale that offers excellent balance and length. This beauty should age effortlessly. (Drink starting 2036)