Morey Saint Denis Forge de Tart, Mommessin 2018

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. 2022 - 2032

The 2018 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru La Forge de Tart exhibits aromas of cherries and plums, framed by a lavish application of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and rather extracted, it's firm, muscular and a touch brutish for a wine at this level—much as it was in barrel.