Domaine du Clos de Tart - Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole 2012 (750ml) rndc

Domaine du Clos de Tart - Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole 2012 (750ml) rndcThe 2012 Clos de Tart Grand Cru is definitely one of the finer contributions from winemaker Sylvain Pitiot during his reign. One parcel was picked on September 19, but the main picking was September 28 until October 1. The yield was a measly 14. 3hl ha, alcohol at 14. 2. It was also the first vintage entirely plowed by horse. It has a much fresher and more vital bouquet than the preceding vintage and appears to capture the essence of Pinot Noir with

Ripe mulberry and boysenberry fruit is accented by wild thyme

It needs a little more complexity to come through on the finish

This is a phenomenal wine at an amazing price

ACIDITY - 5

great things are to be expected from this bottling

snappy version with a creamy bead delivering a fine range of peach

accented by hints of mint and molasses

iron and singed alder notes through the finish

elegant after-taste

youthfully chewy but fine-grained palate that's bright and chalky

Small percentages of Merlot

textured profile with impressive depth and complexity