Domaine Clos Tart, Clos Tart other_regions The 2004 Brut Cristal has

The 2004 Brut Cristal has put on quite a bit of weight since I first tasted it earlier this year

mocha and floral nuances and slow-building tobacco and leather elements

sweet and mouth coating big-bodied flavors that possess plenty of muscle and real volume on the explosive

It’s rare that a Clos St

There is excellent intensity and power to the imposingly constructed medium weight plus flavors that are blessed with plenty of dry extract that renders the still firm tannic spine almost invisible on the impeccably well-balanced and palate staining finish

Domaine Clos Tart, Clos Tart other_regions The 2004 Brut Cristal has(from vines that average around 60+ years of age; yields of 22 hl ha in 2015). Moderate wood frames very ripe liqueur like aromas of plum, cassis, floral and ample spice and earth nuances. There is excellent richness to the opulent yet relatively refined big bodied flavors that exhibit a subtle minerality on the powerful, mouth coating and driving finish that possesses outstanding complexity and persistence. There is a hint of warmth but overall this