The 2021 Domaine Clos de Tart Grand Cru Clos de Tart is a profound and hauntingly elegant expression of one of Burgundy’s greatest monopole vineyards. Produced entirely from the historic 7.5-hectare Clos de Tart vineyard in Morey-Saint-Denis — continuously enclosed and cultivated since the 12th century — the wine reflects both the grandeur of the site and the increasingly refined direction of the estate under Artémis Domaines. The cooler, classically styled 2021 vintage produced a more transparent and aromatic Clos de Tart than the richer recent years, with exceptional finesse, freshness and terroir definition. Fermented with a significant proportion of whole clusters and aged in French oak, the wine combines the natural power of Clos de Tart with remarkable lift and precision.
The nose reveals wild raspberry, red plum and black cherry layered alongside rose petal, orange zest, sweet spice and crushed stone minerality, giving the wine extraordinary aromatic complexity and lift. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with silky yet deeply structured tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a beautifully layered mineral core. Layers of red and dark berry fruit unfold with sous-bois, licorice and savoury spice nuances, finishing exceptionally long, poised and beautifully persistent with immense ageing potential. Critics have praised the wine’s “rare depth and seriousness” alongside its tenderness and classical balance, noting how the freshness of 2021 sharpened the site’s natural elegance and detail.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Domaine Clos de Tart is a world-class Grand Cru Burgundy — powerful, mineral and exquisitely refined with extraordinary depth, finesse and longevity. Perfect with duck, venison, truffle dishes, roast pigeon or refined Burgundian cuisine. Decant if drinking young or cellar gracefully through 2055+.
