Clos de Tart 1985 Marlborough full-bodied

full-bodied

but there is something feminine about this Cuvée Madame (title notwithstanding

This terrific effort displays a really lovely interplay between power and finesse and I particularly like the harmony of structural elements

its bright demeanor makes its fruit lifted and drives the medley of flavors home

and a dense

Clos de Tart 1985 Marlborough full-bodiedA remarkably elegant and spicy nose that is now fully mature reveals the initial hints of sous bois while leading to rich, full, delicious and very complex mouth coating flavors of superb depth and length. This is very impressive juice and still holding perfectly and the '85 is easily the best vintage of the decade for Clos de Tart. Note that the structure is almost completely resolved