2013 Ch de la Tour Grand Cru Clos Vougeot Cuvée Classique, Burgundy

The Cuvée Classique (as it's known) is drawn from the domaine's parcels on the mid slope of the Clos surrounding the Château (pictured on the label), as well vines on the lower and upper parts of the slope. These vineyards have been managed organically for well over 20 years and average around 50-60 years of age. 100% whole bunch, no added yeasts and the wine is aged in 50% new oak of which the barrels are fashioned according to each season by Stéphane Chassin in Charente.There's already a superb balance here and impressive old vine intensity. Expect lifted perfumes of fresh berries, red cherries and ground, brown spices, excellent texture and lovely fruit sweetness that is balanced by the powdery tannins on the finish. It's a pretty, yet impressively deep Cuvée Classique, one that you could happily nurture in the glass for several hours (if the bottle lasts that long!)