15 - 2005 Domaine du Clos de Tart, Clos de Tart, 6 magnum

2005 Domaine du Clos de Tart, Clos de Tart, 6 magnum Bottle conditions : 1nl, 6x1 magnum owc (in bond) All condition and packaging abbreviations (e.g., owc, ts, lbsl, etc.) are given in their original English form. Refer to our catalog for an explanation of these abbreviations. Wine notes: "Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine, the 2005 Clos de Tart Grand Cru (tasted from magnum) is bestowed a magnificent bouquet of haunting intensity and purity: wild strawberry and raspberry - every atom infused with mineral/cold stone scents with amazing focus. The palate is simply to die for. Here, a precise lattice of tannin that is incredibly framed with perfect poise and detail, there is a gentle crescendo to an incisive finish that takes your breath away. Could this be Sylvain Pitior's greatest achievement alongside the 2002? Astonishingly fine - très grand cru, très délicieux."(97pts) Provenance: The Art of Collecting: Fifty-three lots from a successful international restaurateur, who ranks among the world’s most important fine art collectors and approaches wine with the same trained eye. Highlights include 1990 Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse, 1970 Latour in bottle and magnum, 1964 Pétrus, eight bottles and a magnum of 1990 Comte de Vogüé Musigny Vieilles Vignes, and six magnums of 2005 Clos de Tart in OWC. White Burgundy centers on fourteen lots of Comte Lafon from 1987 to 2011, and Italy closes with four bottles of 1971 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva. All wines removed from his countryside manor in England. Refer to original catalog header sections for additional information on provenance when available.