In the glass
Aroma: rose, red cherry, spice, earth
Palate: raspberry, mineral, truffle, silk
The most delicate Dujac grand cru, all rose, red berry and silk over a fine mineral frame.
What it pairs with
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Coq au vin
A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register. -
Pate en croute lyonnais
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The pastry-wrapped terrine's fat and pistachio echo a structured Pinot's red fruit and gentle tannin. -
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 Saint-Denis 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. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Clos Saint-Denis is Dujac's most refined and floral grand cru.
- 1968 — Domaine founded
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 600 to 1300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1968
Scores
- Burghound 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
What does Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru taste like?
On the nose, rose, red cherry, spice, earth. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, truffle, silk. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The most delicate Dujac grand cru, all rose, red berry and silk over a fine mineral frame.
When should I drink Clos Saint-Denis 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 Saint-Denis Grand Cru?
Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Epoisses de Bourgogne. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.
What grapes are in Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Morey-Saint-Denis, AOC).