Wine Advisor
Mommessin Domaine du Clos de Tart, Morey St Denis 1er Cru La Forge de Tart 2018
View analysis
Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru is a little more rustic on the nose compared to the nascent 2019. Blackberry, wild hedgerow, potpourri and light mineral aromas vie for attention. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly edgy/chalky tannins on the entry. Good acidity, maybe a little rustic and quite peppery, despite this cuvée being 100% de-stemmed. I like the fact that this wears its heart on its sleeve.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis La Forge de Tart 1er Cru includes two parcels downgraded from Clos de Tart that were planted in the 1980s without massal selection. This was matured in around 55% new oak and is quite deep in color. It clearly has more breeding on the nose, displaying finer delineation and mineralité; scents of black olive filter through the brambly red fruit, and touches of undergrowth emerge with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and more flesh than the Village Cru, leading to a silky-smooth, almost Vosne-like finish. This is very attractive and should drink quite soon after bottling.
About the Producer
Mommessin is located in the Beaujolais wine region of France and is a renowned first growth in the region. With 77 hectares of vineyards, Château de Momence is located in the northern part of the Beaujolais appellation, in a typical continental climate with hot summers and little rain and long, dry autumns. The vineyards are planted on hillsides where the soil is made up mainly of weathered granite layers, rich in minerals and ideal for the cultivation of high quality Gamay grapes. For this reason, only Gamay is planted in the vineyards of the winery. After the grapes have ripened, the winery conducts a Green Harvest to improve the overall quality of the grapes by removing the underdeveloped and unripe grapes. The harvested grapes are then carefully selected by the winery workers before being vinified to produce wines with a blend of Burgundy and Beaujolais terroirs. These wines are soft and round in tannin, fresh and fruity, and have the potential to age well. With respect for the vine and nature, Château de Momence has always been an environmentally friendly winegrower. The winery is located in an appellation that borders Burgundy to the north and the Rhone Valley to the south, and has maintained good relationships with the best vineyards in both appellations, producing the Mommessin Burgundy and Mommessin Rhone Valley wines. Mommessin Burgundy and Mommessin Rhone Valley. Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais, France) and Mommessin Village Beaujolais Nouveau (Beaujolais, France) have been released. Mommessin Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau, Beaujolais, France), which are very popular among consumers.
