Description
Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole 2012 – Domaine du Clos de Tart is a legendary Côte de Nuits Grand Cru from one of Burgundy’s most prestigious monopoles. The concentrated and refined 2012 vintage delivers a profound and complex expression of Pinot Noir, combining aromatic intensity, noble structure, and remarkable freshness. Thanks to its exceptional terroir and carefully controlled ageing, this Grand Cru reveals extraordinary precision and depth. This iconic bottle perfectly embodies the greatness of Burgundy’s finest red wines built for long-term ageing.
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir.
Aromatic profile: black cherry, blackberry, wild raspberry, dried rose, forest floor, sweet spices, truffle, and subtle smoky notes.
Region / Country
Burgundy – Clos de Tart Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis (France).
Historic monopole vineyard planted on complex clay-limestone soils providing depth, finesse, and minerality.
Serving Temperature
Serve between 15 and 16 °C (59–61 °F).
A decant of 1 to 2 hours is recommended in its youth.
Ageing Potential
25 to 40 years.
• 2025–2035: intensity, freshness, and remarkable aromatic precision.
• 2036–2055+: development toward complex tertiary notes of truffle, noble leather, and forest floor.
Appearance
• Color: deep ruby with garnet reflections.
• Clarity: brilliant and intense.
• Legs: fine and regular.
Nose
• Aromatic intensity: profound and refined.
• First nose: ripe dark fruits and wild red berries.
• Second nose: dried rose, sweet spices, forest floor, truffle, and smoky nuances.
Palate
• Attack: broad and precise.
• Structure: silky tannins, remarkable tension, velvety and deep texture.
• Dominant aromas: black cherry, blackberry, spice, truffle, and floral notes.
• Overall balance: powerful, refined, and harmonious.
• Length: exceptional, saline, and persistent finish.
Food Pairings
• Noble game dishes.
• Truffled poultry.
• Dry-aged beef.
• Aged cheeses.
Overall Impression / Style
A monumental and refined Burgundy Grand Cru combining power, finesse, and aromatic depth. An exceptional cuvée crafted for haute gastronomy and extended cellaring.
Tasting Comment
“A profoundly elegant Clos de Tart, delivering layered dark fruit, floral complexity and an exceptionally long mineral finish.”
— Source: Burgundy specialist wine press / Grand Cru critics
