Clos de Tart Grand Cru, France · France
2020 Mommessin Clos de Tart Grand Cru
Clos de Tart Grand Cru in the hands of its final Mommessin vintage — the monopole's stone-wall identity expressed through 2020's warm-vintage generosity and approachable structure.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2020
Drinking Window
In 2026: Too YoungHolding. Drinking window opens in 2028.
Right now: In 2026, the Mommessin Clos de Tart Grand Cru 2020 has not yet reached its projected drinking window, which opens in 2028. However, the 2020 vintage's characteristic softness across Burgundy means this is one of the more accessible Clos de Tart expressions in recent memory — the tannins are already beginning to integrate, and the wine is genuinely enjoyable with meaningful decanting. This is a grand cru with a decade of continued development ahead, but the peak window from 2032 through 2045 suggests its best years are still forming. Collectors should treat 2026 as an early preview at most, reserving the majority of bottles for the next decade.
Tasting Note
The nose leads with the warm-vintage generosity of 2020 filtered through Clos de Tart's distinct mineral identity — ripe cherry, plum, and iron-tinged earth define an accessible, fruit-forward opening, with cedar and a pleasantly earthy note building in the background. On the palate, the wine is round and smooth, showing tannins that are already beginning to integrate ahead of schedule for a grand cru of this pedigree. A faint saline mineral quality on the finish anchors the riper fruit and restores a sense of place after the warmth of the mid-palate.
About Mommessin
Clos de Tart is one of the great monopoles of Burgundy, a 7.5-hectare grand cru enclosed by medieval stone walls in Morey-Saint-Denis with documented winemaking history stretching to the twelfth century. The Mommessin family owned and operated the domain from 1932 until selling to François-Henri Pinault in 2018. Subsequent vintages are produced under the new ownership's stewardship.
Food Pairings
Roasted rack of lamb with garlic and thyme
Lamb's moderate fat content and herbal preparation complement the wine's ripe cherry core and earthy depth, while the dish's clean structure avoids competing with the grand cru's saline mineral finish.
Duck breast with cherry and reduced Burgundy sauce
The Burgundy cherry reduction echoes the wine's own ripe cherry profile, and the duck's rendering fat softens the still-integrating tannin framework without muting the wine's mineral identity.
Mature Burgundy-style cow's milk cheese (Ami du Chambertin)
The oxidative, pungent character of a washed-rind Burgundy cheese at full maturity provides fat and intensity that matches the weight of this grand cru, while the dairy's creaminess rounds the remaining structural edges.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 62-65F (17-18C)
- Decanting
- In 2026, plan 60 to 90 minutes of decanting to access the wine's aromatic range and allow the integrating tannins to soften. This is earlier than ideal, but the 2020 vintage's inherent accessibility makes it workable. From 2028 onward, when the window opens, 45 minutes will suffice. At peak from 2032, a 30-minute pour-and-wait is all that is needed.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
Frequently Asked
When should I open the 2020 Mommessin Clos de Tart?
The drinking window opens in 2028, with peak expression projected from 2032 through 2045. In 2026, the wine is pre-window but the 2020 vintage's warmth has accelerated tannin integration compared to most Clos de Tart expressions — it is drinkable now with 60 to 90 minutes of decanting, but the full complexity of this monopole is still assembling. Hold for best results.
Is the Mommessin Clos de Tart different from the current ownership's wines?
Yes. The Mommessin family sold Clos de Tart to François-Henri Pinault in 2018, and subsequent vintages are made under new ownership.
How long should I decant this wine?
In 2026, plan 60 to 90 minutes in a wide decanter. From 2028 onward, 45 minutes is sufficient.
What food pairs best with Clos de Tart?
The wine's combination of ripe cherry, earthy depth, and saline mineral finish pairs well with moderate-fat red meats and Burgundian-style preparations. Rack of lamb, duck breast, or a substantial mushroom-based dish all work well.
What is the monopole significance of Clos de Tart?
Clos de Tart is one of five remaining grand cru monopoles in the Côte d'Or — single-owner vineyards of grand cru classification. Its 7.5 hectares of walled land in Morey-Saint-Denis have been continuously cultivated since Cistercian monks established it in the twelfth century, giving it both historical and terroir significance that few appellations anywhere can match.
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