2018 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 750ml

Overview

Domaine Dujac’s 2018 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru brings together the depth of a concentrated vintage and the aromatic detail of this Côte de Nuits vineyard. This Pinot Noir from Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, earned 98 points from Decanter and 96+ points from The Wine Advocate.

The domaine’s east-southeast-facing parcel sits on a steep limestone hillside. Its soils become finer and more gravelly towards the upper slope, providing a distinctive setting for a wine praised for precision, floral lift and finely shaped tannins.

Vintage & Winemaking

Dujac describes 2018 as an early season, beginning with an exceptionally wet, mild winter and spring. Warm April weather encouraged rapid growth and flowering arrived around three weeks earlier than usual. The domaine’s established approach uses indigenous yeasts, limited destemming and gentle extraction, followed by approximately 14–18 months in oak barrels. Tim Atkin’s review of this wine records 75% whole-bunch fermentation.

Product Highlights

• 98 points from Decanter.
• 96+ points from The Wine Advocate.
• Whole-bunch fermentation contributes aromatic complexity.
• Steep, east-southeast-facing limestone vineyard.
• Concentration and fine tannins suited to patient cellaring.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Purple-toned in Jasper Morris’s November 2019 assessment.

Aroma

Published assessments describe red berries and floral perfume, with cocoa, spice and a citrus-peel accent adding complexity.

Palate

Full-bodied and layered, balancing concentrated fruit with freshness and a refined, velvety tannin structure.

Finish

Long and fragrant, with a mineral thread extending the fruit.

Food Pairing

Consider roast duck, guinea fowl with thyme, veal with mushrooms, gently roasted venison or a wild-mushroom tart. Keep sauces restrained to preserve the wine’s aromatic detail.

Serving Temperature: 15–17°C.

Cellaring Potential

The Wine Advocate highlights the wine’s concentration, precision and capacity for extended ageing. Patient cellaring should allow its layered fruit and tannins to develop greater integration. Store in cool, stable conditions and assess development before serving.

Critic Scores & Reviews

“Everything about this wine is in the right place” — Tim Atkin MW, Decanter.