Dujac Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2021

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Availability
In stock
Volume
750ml
Maker
Dujac
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Varieties
Region/Country
Burgundy, France
Rating
96 points

Description

The esteemed Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru graces the landscape between the villages of Morey-Saint-Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin, nestled amidst a landscape of remarkable steepness, boasting an impressive gradient of 13%. Ascending from altitudes of 284 to 309 meters, this distinguished lieu-dit gazes toward the east-southeast sun, basking in its radiant embrace.

A symphony of soil unfolds across the terrain, painting a portrait of elegance and complexity. To the east, a rich tapestry of reddish-brown soil, adorned with angular-to-rounded limestone fragments, lays the foundation for this noble vineyard. Ascending the slope to the west, the soil transforms, revealing a wealth of fine angular limestone gravel, lending a sense of opulence to the landscape.

Beneath this hallowed ground lies a tale of geological intrigue. To the east, a fine light-colored limestone, occasionally speckled with flint-like chert nodules, whispers tales of ancient origins. Meanwhile, to the west, where the slope steepens, a delicate layer of Comblanchien limestone scree, adorned with fine angular gravel, adds a touch of mystique to the vineyard's storied history.

Ratings

Score
96 points
Reviewer
Antonio Galloni
Review

The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru comes from Les Chaffots, Calouere and the titular lieux-dits. Impressive delineation and mineralité on the nose, this is taut and focused; a light marine note percolates through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, taut and fresh, building in concentration towards the finish with gentle but insistent grip. There is a sense of harmony and completeness in situ.

Score
95 points
Review

The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is brilliant, wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, summer fruit compote, sweet spices, licorice, peony and coniferous forest floor. Full-bodied, ample and layered, it's fleshy and textural, its satiny attack segueing into a deep, seamless mid-palate and a perfumed, penetrating finish.

Score
94 points
Reviewer
Allen Meadows
Review

An elegant, pure and ultra-fresh nose freely offers up its combination of red and dark currant, violet, anise and a whisper of wood influence. The seductively textured medium weight flavors possess both good underlying tension and detail along with a discreet bead of minerality that adds a sense of lift on the sneaky long finish. This too could use better depth but that should reasonably develop.

Specifications

Closure
Cork
Serving Temp.
12-16 °C
Alcohol
13.5%
Cellar until
2032 - 2042
Food pairing
Duck, Goose, and Game Birds

Tasting Profile

Nose
A captivating bouquet unfolds, revealing the allure of dark berries, fragrant violets, tantalizing spices, and subtle earthy undertones.
Palate
On the palate, rich fruit flavors intertwine with supple tannins and vibrant acidity, crafting a multi-layered wine experience. Each sip lingers long after the last, leaving an indelible impression of its complexity and depth.

Dujac Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2021

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