2014 Clos de Tart, Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 93+

Moderately saturated medium red Bright scents of dark cherry, flowers and spices enlivened by pepper and herb nuances; not a particularly underbrushy style Wonderfully silky and perfumed on the palate, with flavors of raspberry, spices and flowers conveying a slightly exotic character but not quite the thickness this wine displayed from barrel in late 2015 In fact, this very long wine tightened up in the glass as mineral and herbal elements emerged Seven or eight years of bottle aging should bring even greater complexity [Stephen Tanzer, 01/03/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2038

Robert Parker 95-97

The 2014 Clos de Tart Grand Cru will contain 40% whole bunch fruit in the final. It was picked from September 17 until September 22. This blend that I tasted included the young vines at the bottom of the vineyard that may or may not be deselected to make a Forge de Tart (the decision will be made next year). It is also the first vintage that does not include old vines at the northwest corner that were pulled up in spring 2014, due to be replanted in four years’ time. It has a very well defined bouquet with cranberry and wild strawberry fruit, fine mineral tones and is quite harmonious with hints of wet limestone. The palate is medium-bodied and I feel this has tightened up since I tasted it in September 2015. The fruit also seems a little darker. Blackberry and wild cherry, with a hint of cola and certainly more tangible mineralité on the finish, as you can feel the mouth tingling long after it has bid adieu. [Neal Martin, 12/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2045