I tasted this at the Wine and Dine Festival this year. A monopole of the Mommessin family, I had read about it some time ago, but had not encountered it till now. The vineyard was sold to the Cistercian nuns of the Tart Abbey in the 12th Century and remained in their possession until the French Revolution when it was seized by the state. The Momessin family bought it in 1932. It is currently the largest Grand Cru classified property in Burgundy.
The 2009 vintage which I tasted was a ruby colour with a sweet berry nose garnished with a hint of meat. The palate was sweet and fruity and well supported by a nice acid backbone.
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