Mommesin, Clos de Tart 1996

The Clos du Tart 1996 is open and expressive – approaching maturity. The nose is forward with lovely varitions of sweet and sour red berries, hints of truffle and sous-bois and a deep earthy minerality. On the palate fresh and acidity driven red fruit – quite lightfooted and without the rustic notes that are associated with many wines from this vintage. A lovely quite floral wine – lovely balance and freshness – is perhaps lacking a bit of fruit concentration on the midpalate to merrit a top rating. A very enjoyable Clos de Tart ..

(Drink From Now) – Very Fine (93 – 94p) – Tasted 18/09/2016

Tasting Notes for this producer

• Mommesin, Clos de Tart 2005 October 2, 2017
• Mommesin, Clos de Tart 1996 September 22, 2016
• Mommesin, Clos de Tart 2004 July 12, 2014
• Mommesin, Clos de Tart 1990 October 15, 2012
• Mommesin, Clos de Tart 2005 September 5, 2012

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