Clos de Tart – Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2018 – Burgundy France

The 2018 Clos de Tart Grand Cru is a powerful yet remarkably elegant expression of this historic Burgundy monopole. Produced from a warm and generous growing season, it combines exceptional concentration, ripe fruit, and silky texture while preserving the balance and refinement that define great Clos de Tart.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Region: Clos de Tart Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Vineyard: Clos de Tart Grand Cru (Monopole)
• Bud Burst: April 16, 2018
• Full Bloom: June 1, 2018
• Harvest: August 30 – September 3, 2018
• Yield: 32 hL/ha
• Alcohol: 14.1% ABV
• Aging: 18 months in oak barrels (80% new oak)
• Bottling: May 2020
• Style: Powerful, concentrated Grand Cru red Burgundy

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Red berries, poached plum, cherry, dark fruits
• Savory: Rose, violet, subtle spice, earthy complexity
• Structure: Silky tannins, powerful concentration, elegant finish

After a wet spring and intense disease pressure in the vineyards, a hot and exceptionally dry summer delivered beautifully ripe fruit with thick skins and mature tannins. Harvest began at a record-early date, producing a wine that reflects the warmth of the vintage through its richness and depth while maintaining remarkable freshness, precision, and elegance.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Produced from one of Burgundy’s most historic Grand Cru monopoles
• Combines the generosity of a warm vintage with exceptional balance
• Silky texture and concentration make it both impressive and approachable

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Roast duck breast
• Beef Wellington
• Venison with wild mushrooms
• Aged Comté and alpine cheeses

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of top Burgundy wines
✓ Lovers of rich yet elegant Pinot Noir
✓ Drinkers seeking concentration without sacrificing finesse
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light-bodied reds