Domaine du Clos de Tart ‘Clos de Tart’ Grand Cru Monopole 2007 3L

ROBERT PARKER ” Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot’s retirement from the domaine, the 2007 Clos de Tart Grand Cru is more easy-going, more nonchalant than the 2008 with bright redcurrant and cranberry fruit mixed with a subtle marine influence; although, it does not have the thrust, the momentum of the ensuing vintage. The palate is balanced with plenty of sappy red fruit. There is something almost Oriental about this Clos de Tart – touches of Hoisin and spice developing towards the finish that has melted in recent years, and become more fleshier and corpulent. I would drink this now and over the next decade. “