Indulge in the gustatory delight that is Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016. Hailed from the revered wine region of Burgundy, in the Clos de Vougeot vineyard, this exquisite vintage reflects its prestigious pedigree. Produced by the acclaimed François Labet, this homage to Jean Morin is an embodiment of age-old tradition fortified by his innovative winemaking approach. The old vine cuvée is a bewitching nexus of intensity and refinement.

The Chateau de la Tour Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Homage Jean Morin VV 2016 is meticulously hand-harvested, ferments naturally, and ages in French oak barrels to embrace its robust, yet elegant character. It captivates with abundant red berry bouquet and a tantalising earthy undercurrent. The tannins are well-integrated, and the finish is both lasting and profound. An exceptionally harmonious vintage that demands your attention.

Decanter (97)

As it was in 2017, Château de La Tour's top red is the best Clos de Vougeot of the vintage, made in a tiny lot of only 1,000 bottles and selected from individual old vines. Picked first for freshness and balance, it's one of those wines that puts a smile on your lips as you taste it, all class, poise, balance and nuance, with fine-grained tannins and whole bunch spice and structure. Simply superb.

Decanter (97)

As it was in 2017, Château de La Tour's top red is the best Clos de Vougeot of the vintage, made in a tiny lot of only 1,000 bottles and selected from individual old vines. Picked first for freshness and balance, it's one of those wines that puts a smile on your lips as you taste it, all class, poise, balance and nuance, with fine-grained tannins and whole bunch spice and structure. Simply superb.

Feast upon the magnificence of the Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2020, a sumptuous expression of an exquisite vintage from the revered heartland of Burgundy. Produced among historic vineyards by skilled winemakers, this Grand Cru cast a spotlight on the merit of old-vine selection and biodynamic practices, faithfully personifying terroir and tradition. The noble heritage of Chateau de la Tour, a family enterprise dating back to 1890, is embodied in this Hommage series, dedicated to the esteemed Jean Morin.

Faithfully following age-old winemaking techniques, the 2020 Hommage illustrates all the finesse in its eloquent bouquet of red cherries and wild berries, subtly accompanied by intriguing spices. Slowly matured in French oak barrels, this ravishing wine offers purity of fruit, intricate structure, and an enduring finish, hallmarking an impeccable balance between grace and power. Chateau de la Tour Clos-Vougeot Grand Cru Hommage a Jean Morin 2020 is destined to grace the cellars of true connoisseurs.

Jancis Robinson (17.5)

Mid cherry red. One of the most voluptuous of these 2011 Clos Vougeots. Bitter cherries and lots of punchy fruit with attack. Still very youthful but with good potential. Dry but neat and clean finish. Some persistence.

Burghound (95)

Here the nose is similar to the regular cuvée from a compositional standpoint but the fruit is denser, slightly riper and more complex as well. The very concentrated broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent concentration as the copious dry extract both coats the palate and buffers the extremely firm tannic spine on the explosively long but impeccably well-balanced finish. This is distinctly old school in style and will require extended cellaring to arrive at its peak. I would not recommend buying this ultra-serious effort unless you have the express intention of cellaring it over the longer-term.

Burghound (95)

Noticeable but not invasive wood and menthol frame a slightly riper array of aromas that are quite similar to those of the regular cuvée. Here too there is outstanding density and power to the even more concentrated broad-shouldered and robust flavors that possess even better depth and persistence on the impeccably well-balanced, saline and palate coating finish. This is presently extremely primary and while it's clear that this offers huge upside development potential it's also clear that plenty of patience will be required.

Vinous (95)

Bright, dark red-ruby. Superripe, complex aromas of black raspberry, black cherry and licorice complicated by subtle soil tones. Sweeter and creamier than the cuvée classique and much more approachable today owing to its sheer sucrosité and depth. This beautifully balanced wine's thick, concentrated fruit covers its substantial building tannins on the very long, slowly mounting finish.