Mommessin   Clos de Tart

2009 Clos de Tart

By Mommessin

2009 Clos de Tart from Mommessin, Burgundy, France

The celebrated 2009 Clos de Tart from Mommessin articulates the mastery of a truly exceptional Burgundy vintage. Regarded as one of the most compelling releases in recent memory, this profound expression of the Grand Cru site is emblematic of the meticulous viniculture in this illustrious parcel of the Côte de Nuits.

 

A Vintage Defined by Its Opulent Texture

The terroir of Clos de Tart, heralded for its ability to ingeniously mirror the nuances of each growing season, finds one of its most entrancing voices in 2009. An amalgamation of favourable climatic conditions paved the way for a harvest that boasted impeccably ripe fruit, delivering a wine swathed in sumptuous textures and distinguished complexity.

 

Investment in Excellence

Insightful investors recognise that certain vintages possess a greater propensity to appreciate in value and prestige over time. The 2009 Clos de Tart from Mommessin embodies such potential—a standout performer enveloped in a velvety robe that promises to unfurl gracefully with years.

The wine itself presents an intricate lattice of black cherry and plum notes, interwoven with whispers of earthy truffle and anise. Delicate yet assertive tannins are balanced by a fresh acidity that promotes a poised elegance.

As it crosses the palate, one experiences more than just a drink—it is a foray into history captured in liquid form. Here lies a testament to Burgundian artisanship, meeting at the juncture between terrestrial craft and celestial happenstance. The 2009 vintage harmonises sunshine and soil into an opus that resonates with investors and connoisseurs alike.

In conclusion, time will only enrich the narrative of the 2009 Clos de Tart from Mommessin, rendering it an astute acquisition for those curating a cellar with enduring legacies. To sip upon it is to savor legend; to invest is to partake in the future anthology of vinicultural excellence.

Market price (GBP)

£5,040.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

296.47

Scores and tasting notes

97

Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, the 2009 Clos de Tart Grand Cru has a more intense bouquet than the 2010, although it does not possess the same otherworldly sense of nuance and complexity. Yet it blossoms in the glass, attaining more and more precision, and redcurrant and cranberry scents appear mixed with rose petal and bergamot. The palate is medium-bodied with lovely balance and poise; the tannins are perhaps a little firmer and grippier than the 2010 with a symmetry on the finish that is beguiling. It actually becomes more like the 2010 on the finish so that the two wines end up more similar than you would expect, given the growing season. It is a sublime expression of the vintage.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 October 2015

Vintage performance