Domaine Clos Tart, Clos Tart

Domaine Clos Tart, Clos Tart(from vines that average around 60+ years of age; yields of 22 hl ha in 2015). Moderate wood frames very ripe liqueur like aromas of plum, cassis, floral and ample spice and earth nuances. There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful, mouth coating and driving finish that possesses outstanding complexity and persistence. There is a hint of warmth but overall this

and in need of patience

earth and underbrush

Sweet red cherry

whereas the 2012 vintage is able to hide some of its ripeness within the general fleshiness and succulence of the fruit

Even with all of its power

Depending on one’s point of view

harvest from September 5 to October 7

A slightly riper and more complex nose of very earthy and slightly sauvage dark berry fruit aromas set of by a touch of wood spice leads to dense and attractively textured medium-full flavors that possess a seductive mouth feel and I like the subtle sense of harmony as this is balanced

the 2013 packs a real punch

this is so dense

dark berry liqueur and Asian-style tea aromas

doesn't look to be 11 years old