Clos de Tart Magnum 2005

This bottle is in magnum format. 

97/100 - Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, the 2005 Clos de Tart Grand Cru (tasted from magnum) is bestowed a magnificent bouquet of haunting intensity and purity: wild strawberry and raspberry - every atom infused with mineral/cold stone scents with amazing focus. The palate is simply to die for. Here, a precise lattice of tannin that is incredibly framed with perfect poise and detail, there is a gentle crescendo to an incisive finish that takes your breath away. Could this be Sylvain Pitior's greatest achievement alongside the 2002? Astonishingly fine - très grand cru, très délicieux. - Neal Martin, Vinous 

19/20 - Very dark crimson. Meaty, concentrated, wonderfully intense nose that is still very expressive even if on the palate the wine is a little closed with quite tense tannins. Lovely sweet aromas and nicely braced for a glorious future. Still rather dry on the finish but I am very optimistic about this glorious wine – concentrated but expressive. - Jancis Robinson MW

96/100 - The 2005 vintage was among the sunniest in memory: more than 90 hours above the 30-year average. The bright sun and drought conditions produced thick skins and tannic wines, but here the winemaking has tamed this tricky year to give super-ripe blackberry and bramble fruit with notes of earth, mineral and a hint of cedar. The texture is marvellously rich but not overly tannic. Picking began on the 21st of September in cool, sunny conditions. This masterful '05 is rich and opening now yet still youthful. It has a long life ahead of it. - Charles Curtis MW, Decanter