{"product_id":"2018-domaine-dujac-clos-saint-denis-grand-cru-750ml","title":"2018 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDujac 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Dujac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClos Saint-Denis Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubregion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry red wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98 points from Decanter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96+ points from The Wine Advocate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch fermentation contributes aromatic complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep, east-southeast-facing limestone vineyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration and fine tannins suited to patient cellaring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurple-toned in Jasper Morris’s November 2019 assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished assessments describe red berries and floral perfume, with cocoa, spice and a citrus-peel accent adding complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied and layered, balancing concentrated fruit with freshness and a refined, velvety tannin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong and fragrant, with a mineral thread extending the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–17°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCritic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecanter, Tim Atkin MW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed October 2019\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e98\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96+\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Everything about this wine is in the right place” — Tim Atkin MW, Decanter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Langtons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68007812759854,"sku":"8391027416","price":1710.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2018_Domaine_Dujac_Clos_Saint-Denis_Grand_Cru_750ml.png?v=1794460820","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2018-domaine-dujac-clos-saint-denis-grand-cru-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}