Morey Saint Denis Forge de Tart, Clos de Tart 2022

A discreet though not invisible application of wood sets off ripe aromas of black raspberry, violet, rose petal, exotic tea and a hint of spiced plum. There is good energy to the caressing yet powerful and serious medium-bodied flavors that terminate in a dusty, youthfully austere and impressively persistent if noticeably warm finale that is firm enough to easily repay a decade plus of keeping. This is promising but be aware that the warmth isn't subtle. (Drink starting 2032)

Bottled July. A thick mid crimson purple, greater density by far than 2023. The sunny side is less evident than in the village wine, though the fruit is still fully ripe and warmly welcoming. Plenty of tannic structure, still very backward. Red raspberry with depth, tannins a little better adjusted than in the village wine.