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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.

vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201994/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, spice, herb, rose

Palate: dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk

Whole-cluster Morey grand cru of perfume and spice, with red and black fruit and a savoury, herbal lift.

What it pairs with

How to serve Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Coq au vin, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos de la Roche is Dujac's largest grand cru holding, defining its whole-cluster, perfumed style.

  1. 1968Domaine founded by Jacques Seysses

Facts

Producer
Domaine Dujac · visiting guide
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 to 18 months in French oak, part new; whole-cluster
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 500 to 1100 at retail
Drinking window
12-30 from vintage
First vintage
1968

Frequently asked about Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

What does Clos de la Roche Grand Cru taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, spice, herb, rose. On the palate, dark berry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Whole-cluster Morey grand cru of perfume and spice, with red and black fruit and a savoury, herbal lift.

When should I drink Clos de la Roche Grand Cru?

Drink 12-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Clos de la Roche Grand Cru?

Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au vin and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.

What grapes are in Clos de la Roche Grand Cru?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).

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