Domaine du Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2000 750ml

Burghound.com, Apr 13, 2013
The first signs of aromatic maturity are present though they are only nuances on the floral, herbal and earth-suffused blackberry fruit nose that is trimmed in noticeable wood. There is excellent richness to the round, supple and generous full-bodied flavors that possess an approachable mid-palate though the softening structural support on the wonderfully long finish. This is a balanced wine that could be drunk and enjoyed now though it is not far away from its peak. In a word, lovely. Multiple and consistent notes.

When the Mommessins sold their négociant business to Jean-Claude Boisset they retained ownership of the Clos du Tart, which had been bought in 1932 from the Marey-Monge family. After a long period of producing competent but not always inspiring wines, Clos de Tart moved up a significant gear with the arrival of the hyper-meticulous Sylvain Pitiot in 1996. The 7.5 hectares monopole Clos de Tart is situated just south of Morey-St-Denis and has remained intact since its creation in the 12th century. It was granted Grand Cru classification in 1939.
Nowadays they usually make a Grand Cru from the best plots and older vines, and a Premier Cru from younger vines. Monsieur Pitiot and his team are totally focused on producing sublime wine of thevery highest standard in the magnificent surroundings of this ancient property.The wines are matured in 100% new oak and are bottled unfiltered. They display a seductive perfumed nose and are harmonious, refined and complex on the palate.

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