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Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1996 1.5Ltr Case of 1
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1.5Ltr
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SKU 1054458
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Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot’s retirement from the domaine, the 1996 Clos de Tart Grand Cru – which was Sylvain Pitiot’s debut vintage – has a surprisingly rich, licorice-tinged bouquet, although it does not have the charm or the pinoté of the 1997. This just seems a little “forced” compared to others, and it seems to dry a little. The palate is medium-bodied and shows a little more class than the nose, grippy in the mouth with baking powder and white pepper notes, bay leaf and clove. There is a feral aspect to this Clos de Tart, yet there is decent length here. Drink this now and over the next decade. Tasted September 2015.
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Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, the 1996 Clos de Tart Grand Cru - which was Sylvain Pitiot's debut vintage - has a surprisingly rich, licorice-tinged bouquet, although it does not have the charm or the pinoté of the 1997. This just seems a little "forced" compared to others, and it seems to dry a little. The palate is medium-bodied and shows a little more class than the nose, grippy in the mouth with baking powder and white pepper notes, bay leaf and clove. There is a feral aspect to this Clos de Tart, yet there is decent length here. Drink this now and over the next decade. Tasted September 2015.
Winery Notes
Clos de Tart expresses the very essence of the old vines on the estate, most of which are around 60 years old on average.
1.5Ltr
