2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
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The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has quite a strong reduction on the nose—struck match. Brown leaves and brown spices rather dominate the aromatics and usurp the fruit. Lots of stem addition here. The palate is medium-bodied with stern and rigid tannins. A little dry in the middle and then the finish feels structured but lacks flair and minerality. Obdurate and unyielding, yet why do I keep coming back to retaste it? Maybe a wine with shortcomings, but it is still engaging and fascinating, plus it improves in the glass. So mercurial. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Matthew Hayes, jancisrobinson.com
Neal Martin
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The 2021 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru comes from Les Chaffots, Calouere and the titular lieux-dits. Impressive delineation and mineralité on the nose, this is taut and focused; a light marine note percolates through with time. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins, taut and fresh, building in concentration towards the finish with gentle but insistent grip. There is a sense of harmony and completeness in situ.
About the producer
Domaine Dujac is one of Burgundy’s most famous wine estates. It crafts red Burgundies with a distinct style, from a fantastic array of vineyard plots, including seven Grands Crus.