A refined Burgundian Pinot Noir from Clos de Tart, the 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis charms with red berry and floral aromas, silky texture, and gentle herbal notes—perfect for enjoying young.

Decanter | D 91
Published: Nov 1, 2022
Drink: 2025-2040

For winemaker Alessandro Noli, this represents his idea of classic Burgundian Pinot Noir. The wine is ethereal and very fine, with high-toned red berry fruit, floral notes, and a suggestion of wild herbs. The extraction was very gentle – just one punch down fairly early in the ferment after pumping the must over the cap. This wine is not one for long ageing but should be eminently pleasant in its youth.

The Wine Advocate | RP 88-90
Published: Jan 31, 2023

Matured in used barrels and vinified entirely without stems, the 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis offers up aromas of plums, deep spices and petals, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and fleshy palate framed by powdery tannins and ripe acids. Giving and demonstrative, this will drink well young.

Clos-de-tart.com

Clos de Tart is located in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis at the heart of Burgundy's prestigious terroirs of the Côte-d'Or. Thanks to its history and terroir, the estate occupies a unique position in the Côte de Nuits.

Deep purple in colour, this Village offering has a fruity bouquet of red berries, dark cherry and blackcurrant leaf with hints of anis. Smooth and elegant on the palate with excellent fruit concentration.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Natural cork
Harvest/Vintage: 2021; hand-harvested from 20-26 September
Oak: Matured in previously used French oak barrels; no new oak
Varietals: 100% Pinot Noir
Farming/Vineyard: Produced from young replacement vines planted throughout the Clos de Tart vineyard, generally 3–5 years old, including the Cabotte section replanted in 2018. The fruit is selected separately from the Grand Cru wine to produce a fresh, approachable village-level expression
Winemaking: 100% destemmed grapes, with gentle extraction and no whole-bunch fermentation. The wine is vinified separately to preserve its delicate fruit character
Winemaker/Producer: Alessandro Noli / Domaine du Clos de Tart
Region/Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Morey-Saint-Denis AOC – Village

Serving Temperature: 15–16°C
Decanting: 30–45 minutes; gentle aeration helps the wine open
Food Pairing: Roast chicken, duck breast, grilled pork, veal, mushroom dishes, charcuterie and soft cheeses