In the glass
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
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Roast venison with cassis jus
Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin. -
Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Epoisses de Bourgogne
The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.
How to serve Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1968 — Domaine founded by Jacques Seysses
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Dujac
- 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
Scores
- Vinous 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
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).