Clos de Tart Grand Cru Monopole Red 2009 Clos de Tart
Description
Vinification
End of malolactic fermentation: Over by the end of winter
Wine aging
Ageing: 17 months
Vintage details
2009 was an exceptional vintage in Burgundy. The vines benefited from optimal climatic conditions throughout the vegetative cycle. Following an early budbreak, the vines started flowering quickly and evenly under clement skies and were in full bloom on 4th June. The grapes continued developing in July thanks to good weather with a few showers that kickstarted the colour change (25th July). A green harvest was carried out on 27th July to concentrate the sugar in the remaining berries. With harvest on the horizon in September, the grapes finished ripening in perfect conditions and the crop remained healthy. We started picking in good weather on 15th September and harvested very balanced grapes with good acidity, tannic structure and aromatic complexity.
Tasting notes
The nose is heady, perfumed and very complex with ripe red and black fruits, spicy hints of black pepper and licorice as well as a delicate floral touch. Elegant yet powerful on the palate, this wine has polished tannins and a long, lingering finish.