98+ Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, the 2010 Clos de Tart Grand Cru would have been made by angels if not Sylvain Pitiot (angels that had graduated from University of Dijon with a degree in oenology). The nose is so ineffably pure that it is guaranteed to bring a tear to the eye. In a strange way it reminds me of a top Armand Rousseau with its awe-inspiring transparency. The palate is ethereal - divine balance, a gentle grip, a saline edge and poise on the finish that takes your breath away. Iron fist in a velvet glove, etc. This is surely legend in the making. - Neal Martin

A ripe but cool and highly complex nose of moderately wooded aromas of violets cassis black berry and anise hints. The superbly rich and velvety broad-shouldered flavors possess outstanding size weight and mid-palate concentration that coats the palate with dry extract and enrobes the firm tannic spine to the point that it is more of a background element than usual. There is excellent energy and precision to the dusty pure and driving finish. This well-balanced effort should require between 15 and 18 years of cellar time to be at its best. Drink: 2025+