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Clos de Tart 1997
HED91986
75 cl
13.5%
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Currently owned by the French holding company Groupe Artémis, Clos de Tart was originally founded by the Cistercian nuns of Tart Abbey in 1141. The 7.53-hectare estate is wholly owned by Domaine Clos de Tart and therefore classified as a ‘monopole’. The 1997 vintage has a complex nose displaying rose petals, strawberries, spices and earthy notes. On the palate this is a wine of silky texture, refined structure and lushness of fruit.
92 Jancis Robinson
Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, The 1997 Clos de Tart Grand Cru is the one to go for over the 1998. There is a wonderful purity and terroir expression on the nose with bright redcurrant and cranberry leaf notes, wilted rose petals and bergamot tea. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin, fine structure and balance. There is tangible freshness and vitality here with hints of dried apricot and marmalade adding another dimension on the finish. One sip and the glass will be empty! Tasted September 2015.Neal Martin30th October 2015
91 Vinous
Ruby-red. Initially reticent nose opened with aeration to show superripe aromas of crystallized raspberry, dark chocolate, coffee, mocha and spicy oak. Thick and very concentrated; will give great early pleasure due to its compelling sweetness. The '96 and '95 are much more closed now, notes Sylvian Pitiot, regisseurof Clos de Tart. Finishes very long, with a flavor of cherry pit; the tannins are ripe but a bit less fine than those of the '98. Doesn't have quite the freshness of the vintage very best examples, but this is utterly seductive juice.Stephen Tanzer1st March 2000
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