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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.1 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 38 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by coterotie on 5/27/2023 & rated 93 points: One of the wines I purchased on release for my sons future birthdays. Some of the fruit is fading a bit. This bottle made it through 5 major hurricanes and 3 house moves so may be a bit more mature than other examples. Still bright fresh acidity deeper color than typical Dujac No browning at rim. Nose improved with air. Berry dried cherry and rose with a very small background note of earth. Consumed at restaurant Helen with appetizers. (588 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/10/2022 & rated 93 points: Zachy's La Paulee 2022 (Le Bernardin Prive): Next to CSD. Similar acidity profile. Shyer nose but more class on the palate, linear, long and very mellow. 93-94 (1596 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 7/4/2021 & rated 95 points: Sunday heaters (Chicago, IL): Expectations were tempered because of the vintage, but boy was I wrong on this one. This is a seriously successful iteration even without the qualifier "for the vintage." Classic Dujacky spice on the nose as well as whiffs of sweet (but drying) fruit and some classic Burgundian earthiness. Plenty spicy on the palate as well with a surprising freshness to the fruit here. No stewy, rotten, or otherwise off flavours here. This is totally clean -- I would never have pegged the vintage if served this blind. A fantastic bottle. (2407 views) | | | Tasted by fclarity on 3/20/2021 & rated 96 points: Tasted blind, this wine had a deep red/purple center with red rims. The medium+ intensity nose offered up plums, sour cherries, tan spices, and minerals.
In the mouth, this wine was rich and ripe with light rounded tannin, light integrated acidity, and excellent length. It was quite intense and complex.
This bottle exhibited all the great complexity that one expects from Dujac, given the awesome nose these wines have, but don't always get. Very impressive and should hold at this level for at least 10 years. (1682 views) | | | Tasted by fclarity on 12/25/2020 & rated 94 points: From a perfect bottle purchased on release, this wine had a red center with light red/orange rims. The high- intensity nose offered up rhubarb, sandalwood spice, black cherries, and minerals.
I the mouth, the wine was light and lush with rounded tannin and firm acidity. It had a huge flavor impact but was still relatively weightless in the mouth. This was running in the 93 range in the second and third hours. It moved to the next level in hour 4.
This may not please fans of heavy, rich wines. However, it was high-toned, attractive, and great with food. I doubt this will get better, so enjoy! (1755 views) | | | Tasted by hprphf on 3/7/2020 & rated 93 points: La Paulee 2020 - Gala Dinner (Pier 60): Drinking pretty well, thinner compared to rest of the on-fire Dujac. 93 (2176 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 6/29/2018 & rated 93 points: Musique & Vin Festival BYO Dinner (Château de Meursault): Small glass, brief note. Rich and ripe with wonderful perfume. Enough structure to keep this bright, lively and incredibly fun. Another very successful Dujac 1997. (2584 views) | | | Tasted by steinersing on 12/12/2017 & rated 95 points: From Jero showing phantastically well, autom leaves, truffles, roses. Very nice. (2182 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 12/11/2017 & rated 90 points: Palais. Stemmy and light, Combottes was better today. From Jero. (1725 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 8/2/2017: Last bottle and best of the lot. Incredible nose of sweet decay, the stems are fully integrated; structure is acid-driven, providing a sturdy frame but not intrusive in the least. Great balance on this, a truly magnificent wine. (1826 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 4/13/2017 & rated 93 points: Mixed 1985 Dinner (Amali): Explosive and unapologetically whole-cluster bouquet with very sweet red cherry and raspberry fruit developing great secondary aromas. [Hamburgler got producer and vineyard on the nose immediately] Palate is mature with developed earth-driven tones above sweet if slightly roasted red fruit. A little stewy but still very pleasurable drinking. The final wine of the after-hours flight. Great. (2516 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 11/12/2016 flawed bottle: Heritage 2016 Blind Wine Tasting Challenge - BYO Dinner (Jean Georges Steakhouse - ARIA - Las Vegas NV): Corked. (2686 views) | | | Tasted by fcxj on 9/23/2016 & rated 92 points: Dujac CdlR vertical. Noticeably paler, stemmier and greener than post-1999. Very fragrant floral and red fruit notes, plus what one creatively described as root beer, which was apt. Great concentration and medium length. Added Chinese medicinal herbs and savoriness over evening. (1829 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy63 on 4/3/2016 & rated 93 points: Took 2 hours to ready - But then drank like a dream - Not much fruit but great complexity and length (2155 views) | | | Tasted by fclarity on 1/2/2016 & rated 94 points: Tasted blind, this wine had a deep red center with light red rims. The high intensity nose displayed rhubarb, cherries, black soil, sandal wood, and bay leaf.
In the mouth, this wine was ripe with a nice glycerol mouthfeel. It had rounded tannin, solid acidity, and very good length. This wine was not shy! Its flavors and lush texture were on full display for all to enjoy.
While this wine would need a touch more depth to make it into elite territory, it was such a crowd pleaser that it merits a noteworthy score. This appears to be at its peak so drink it over the next 5-10 years. (2252 views) | | | Tasted by bhouk on 8/2/2015: The stems have finally integrated into the wine, and it is really lovely right now. Anyone especially averse to even a little green bell pepper will like this less than I did; there is a hint of it, but it is deep background to a heady mix of red fruit, earth and iodine on a lithe and supple frame. I can't afford a Grand Cru Burgundy habit; this is a wedding anniversary wine. But drinking this makes it easy to understand how Burgundy gets its hooks into people. I drink and enjoy pinot from other places, but I have never had a wine from anywhere else that is really like really good Burgundy, which, in my opinion at least, Dujac's 1997 Clos de la Roche clearly is. (2198 views) | | | Tasted by Paul S on 4/1/2015 & rated 92 points: Morey-St Denis Grand Cru Dinner (Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck, Paragon): Decent, but not quite up to the mark – this was one of the more disappointing wines of the night alongside the Girardin Clos de la Roche in flight 1. The nose showed lots of herbal, green notes, almost 2004 like, with whiffs of ginseng and boiled herbal Teochew peanuts more or less obscuring its red-fruited scents. Thankfully, the palate was better than the nose. It was fresh and lively, with citrusy acidity running through bright flavours of fresh cherries and berries and some fresh cut flowers. It did not quite have the depth of the better wines on the night and some of the green accents on the nose spilled over at the edges of the palate, but this was quite pleasant nonetheless, with a nice sense of juicy goodness over the midpalate and into a good finish with a sneaky length to it as it trailed away with a little hint of herb and a little bittersweet bite. Decently good, but not quite up to the standards of a Dujac Clos de la Roche I think. That extreme herbaciousness on the nose was really distracting as well. If you had any, I would recommend starting to drink them up. (3230 views) | | | Tasted by justburg on 2/12/2015 & rated 90 points: Dujac dinner at Jade Palace. The colour and nose on this indicated some age. In fact, this was quite the opposite of the same wine I had about 8 months ago. This had lots of earth and herbs on the nose, some forest floor, sour cherries and prunes. Palate was structured and meaty enough to maintain the CDLR profile, but like some 97s, lacked the mid palate, seemed a little thin and metallic. It makes lovely drinking now though, with the tannins integrated, lovely matured fruits and a lacy finish. Enjoyable but not one for keeping any longer. (2329 views) | | | Tasted by justburg on 6/28/2014 & rated 92 points: At Jade Palace over a blinded Gevrey vs MSD Grand Cru theme. Medium red, with a slight tawny rim. Nose was beautiful, lots of meat, cherries, leather and a hint of spice. Palate was fresh, lots of ripe fruits like cherries and wild strawberries. Wine was well balanced, with a long finish. Yet again, a 1997 triumphs over a 1996 - same maker, same plot. I've had a few of these, giving me the impression the 1997s actually are better than the 1996s. (2347 views) | | | Tasted by FreddieMoose on 3/24/2014 & rated 92 points: Opened for an hour but did not decant. Somewhat reticent on the nose initially. Faint aromas of strawberries, spice and touch of smokiness. Sweet & tangy cherries with a hint of spice on the palate. Not a powerful wine, but at the same time incredibly seductive. A great accompaniment to the steak au poivre.
Tasted along side the '97 CDLR from Hubert Lignier. Both showed incredible well, but the Dujac got the nod from 4 out of the 6 people at the table. (2403 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy63 on 2/10/2013 & rated 91 points: This wine is definitely at its peak and has now opened up fully, giving a well rounded taste (2591 views) | | | Tasted by redders on 11/29/2012 flawed bottle: Brittannia Group (Hix Mayfair): Nose a little odd and fruit stripped out. Slight TCA.
Better on palate firm structure and some rusty fruit but sure not as it should be and surprised when identified. (2993 views) | | | Tasted by arose13 on 10/28/2012 & rated 91 points: tasted next to the '96 today; definitely more advanced. still tasty. (2638 views) | | | Tasted by DAN BAILEY on 1/27/2012: Much darker, richer and more powerful fruit profile than the ponsot. An odd, menthol finish meant it showed quite maturely. (2748 views) | | | Tasted by jlemerond on 11/11/2011 & rated 89 points: Popped and poured. Dark ruby with moderate bricking at the rim. Stems immediately noticeable on the nose, even more so than the average dujac. Coffee, strawberries and sous bois emerge with time. A touch of surmaturite / rot. certainly not the concentration of the best vintages and little thin but still an enjoyable drink nonetheless. (2658 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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(Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
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(Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, March/April 1999, IWC Issue #83
(Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche) Subscribe to see review text. | By Bill Nanson
Burgundy-Report (8/1/2007)
(Dujac Clos de la Roche) The nose is very stemmy - more so than even the average Dujac - but some nice pure fruit behind. I like stems, but not so overpowering. Overall there is a sense of disappointment as this is a rather blurred and muted bottle. |
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| Domaine Dujac Producer website
In 1967, he seized the opportunity to purchase the Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac. Trying to blend what he admired in traditional winemaking with modern techniques, Jacques went on to refine a style of his own. Although the first vintage made at Dujac (1968) is the worst known in the last forty years, the following vintage more than made up for this difficult start (1969 remains one of the most superb vintages made at Dujac).Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.France Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)
Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Côte de Nuits on weinlagen.infoClos de la Roche Grand CruLocated in the heart of Morey-St.-Denis, the Clos de la Roche vineyard is known to produce wines of great length and concentration while having a great minerality and pure fruit aromas.
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