2021 Morey St Denis La Forge
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The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru has a light, earthy, slightly leafy bouquet that reflects the growing season. There's just a little reduction on the nose. The medium-bodied palate has a touch of bitterness on the entry and light black fruit with a linear finish that leans towards the drier side. Drink over the next five or six years.
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The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru comprises of a slight reconfiguration of sub-plots as they undergo replanting via massale sélection, including 25% whole clusters. This has much more delineation on the nose, poised and quite floral with more cohesion than the Morey Village. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, much more fruit concentration, lightly spiced with a silky finish that lingers much longer. Enjoy over the next decade.
The 2021 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Forge de Tart derives from a 2011 planting of young vines, complemented by two parcels that are being grafted over to superior genetic material and two blocks on the Bonnes-Mares side that Noli elected to declassify this year. Bursting with aromas of sweet red berries, plums, spices and peonies, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a seamless, enveloping, attractively complete profile. This has turned out very well, reflecting the domaine's rigorous selection policy more than the challenges of the vintage.
About the producer
Clos de Tart is the largest Grand Cru monopole site in the Côte d’Or. Wine has been produced from this vineyard for over 900 years and it remains one of Burgundy’s top Pinot Noirs.