2005 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  3/22/2023 - john_s Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Excellent cork. Decanted due to age and reputation as tannic, but I was surprised that the solids were minimal so it decanted cleanly. Quite dark, narrow meniscus. Lively nose and flavour. Solid and although somewhat tannic, it was well integrated in its ripe vintage style. Plenty of fruit, so might age well, but I have a feeling that it migjt be near its peak, though a few years will make no difference. Very enjoyable amongst several 2005s, but really not my idea of Burgundy.

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  3/10/2023 - The Wine Doctor wrote: flawed

  Corked. Super bummed after holding this bottle for 16 years and looking forward to it. No other corked reviews ?! Yet a lot of blah reviews for a cherished vineyard , makes me wonder if others didn’t recognize the cork taint.

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  11/26/2022 - Winemaker51 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Opens up with mineral and black cherries. Oak is in check. Very good fruit concentration; but the tannins are very firm; giving this wine a rustic edge. I’m sue there is still upside; but I don’t think these astringent tannins are going away with age. Here is a Red Burgundy to match with game, lamb or steak. Decanting could help; but I’d try to do a food pairing to reduce the tannin sensation.

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  2/19/2022 - dougie Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Decanted. Firm tannins at first. A bit astringent before open ending up after a couple hours open. Became richer and juicier at end. I’ll hopefully wait 3 years for next of 3.

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  9/7/2021 - fcxj wrote: 90 Points

  Dark brooding wine, which remains quite tannic on palate. Needs a lot of time, perhaps too early to judge.

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