Domaine Dujac
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
2009
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
ABV
Where it is, June 2026
At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2012-2033).
In 2026, the Domaine Dujac Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 2009 sits at the center of its long peak drinking window, which extends from 2012 through 2033 and leaves seven full years of peak pleasure ahead. At year fifteen of its drinking arc, this wine has reached the precise moment where the 2009 vintage's generosity and Dujac's elegance are fully integrated and the wine offers everything it has to give without any sense of rush or decline. Neither at the early stages of its peak expressiveness nor approaching the late stages of its window, the 2009 Dujac Charmes occupies the most desirable position a peak-window wine can hold in 2026. The 2009 Cote de Nuits vintage's warm, ripe character produced wines of uncommon concentration and silky texture across the greatest appellations of the Cote de Nuits, and in the Charmes-Chambertin this translated into a particularly immediate approachability: the soft, fully integrated tannins are now resolved into the wine's generous dark fruit and vanilla dimension, the remarkable length has deepened rather than shortened, and the rich, expansive palate quality noted at release has evolved into a more layered complexity. What distinguishes the 2009 Dujac Charmes from the estate's Clos de la Roche in the same period is the fundamental character of the terroir: where Clos de la Roche produces wines of austere mineral structure and masculine power, Charmes-Chambertin emphasizes voluminous grace, the warmth and silkiness that the appellation's name suggests. In 2026, that gracious character is fully realized.
The ‘09 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru.
Charmes-Chambertin's most gracious Grand Cru terroir meets 2009's warmest Burgundy vintage in Dujac's hands: at its 2026 peak, a sumptuous, dark-fruited wine of remarkable length with seven years of peak drinking ahead.
Drinking window
Tasting note
The 2009 Domaine Dujac Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru presents in 2026 as a wine of remarkable sophistication and matured grace, the warm opulence of the vintage fully integrated after fifteen years of bottle development into a profile of complex dark fruit, aromatic warmth, and lingering finish that exemplifies why Charmes-Chambertin is valued as the most approachable of the Gevrey Grand Crus. The nose opens with ripe dark fruit of uncommon richness: dark cherry and blackberry that retain the freshness of the Charmes-Chambertin terroir while expressing the generous concentration of the 2009 vintage, deepened now by dimensions of dried violet, plum reduction, and a faint mineral graphite quality that has emerged over fifteen years of bottle evolution. Vanilla and spice follow, reflecting both the 2009 vintage's natural warmth and Dujac's whole-cluster vinification approach, in which stems contribute a savory, aromatic complexity that integrates over time into the wine's primary fruit dimension; by 2026 the vanilla is fully absorbed rather than standing apart. An undertone of forest loam and dried herb adds depth without obscuring the wine's essential grace and generosity. On the palate the wine is rich and expansive, the 2009 vintage's concentration amplified by the Charmes-Chambertin terroir's natural amplitude and softened by Dujac's patient approach to whole-cluster tannin extraction. The tannins are fully integrated and silk-like, providing structural definition without grip, and the finish extends with the remarkable length that has always been this wine's signature quality, sustaining through resonances of dark cherry, vanilla, and warm spice that resolve slowly into the wine's mineral depth.
The 2009 vintage
The 2009 Cote de Nuits vintage is widely regarded as one of the most generous and immediately expressive of the 21st century in Burgundy, the product of a warm summer in which sustained heat from late July through August produced exceptional ripeness across the greatest appellations without tipping into overripeness. The harvest arrived in mid-to-late September 2009 at full phenolic maturity, with natural sugars, aromatic development, and tannin ripeness simultaneously achieved across the Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Crus. For Charmes-Chambertin specifically, the 2009 warmth amplified the appellation's natural tendency toward voluminous and immediately accessible expression, producing wines of exceptional concentration and aromatic generosity that were approachable at release and have continued to deepen in complexity over fifteen years of bottle development. The 2009 vintage stands in deliberate contrast to the 2016 Cote de Nuits harvest, which was defined by post-frost scarcity and austere mineral precision; where 2016 rewarded patience with structure, 2009 rewarded cellaring with expanding richness and warmth.
About Domaine Dujac
Domaine Dujac was founded by Jacques Seysses in 1968 with parcels in Morey-Saint-Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin, and has become one of the Cote de Nuits' most celebrated estates under the direction of Jeremie Seysses, who assumed full winemaking responsibility from his father in the early 2000s. The estate's defining stylistic commitment is 100% whole-cluster fermentation, a technique Jeremie maintains in the tradition established by Jacques and that contributes a characteristic savory spice, stem-derived aromatic complexity, and exceptional longevity to the wines. In Charmes-Chambertin, Dujac's whole-cluster philosophy aligns naturally with the appellation's inherent grace and generous fruit expression, producing wines of silky texture and layered complexity that express both the terroir's warmth and the domaine's commitment to aromatic precision and long-age potential across a range of Gevrey and Morey Grand Crus.
From the cellar: pair with
Roasted duck breast with sour cherry gastrique and roasted beet
The wine's soft integrated tannins and ripe dark fruit align naturally with the gamey richness of duck; the sour cherry gastrique mirrors the wine's own dark cherry dimension and beet's earthy warmth echoes the 2009 vintage's generous depth and vanilla.
Braised short rib with black truffle and celery root puree
The rich, expansive palate and remarkable length of the 2009 Charmes find their match in the deep savory complexity of long-braised beef; black truffle amplifies the wine's spice dimension and celery root's earthy sweetness harmonizes with the vanilla and dark fruit register.
Aged Epoisses or Langres washed-rind cheese with dried fig and walnut
The wine's soft tannin structure and gracious, warm body balance the pungent intensity of Burgundian washed-rind cheese; dried fig echoes the ripe dark fruit and walnuts provide a textural bridge to the wine's vanilla and spice complexity.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 61-64F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Decant 30 to 45 minutes before serving. At fifteen years of age and at the center of its peak drinking window, the 2009 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin opens beautifully with brief aeration, the dark fruit, vanilla, and spice complexity expanding and the wine's remarkable length becoming more evident. A longer decant of up to one hour is fine for bottles recently shipped or stored at variable temperatures, but avoid extended decanting beyond 90 minutes, which may dissipate the gracious aromatic complexity at the heart of this wine's appeal.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
The drinking window on this bottle is calculated with the Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) v1.0, a 10-factor model. Try the free drinking window calculator on any wine, or read when to drink wine for the practical signals.
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Frequently Asked
When is the best time to drink the Dujac Charmes-Chambertin 2009?
In 2026, this wine is at the center of its long peak drinking window, which runs through 2033, leaving seven full years of peak pleasure ahead. The 2009 vintage's generous ripeness is now fully integrated at year fifteen, and both the dark fruit complexity and the remarkable length the wine is known for are at their maximum expression. There is no reason to rush, but every reason to enjoy it confidently over the next seven years. See our [Burgundy region guide](/wines/region/burgundy) for context on when to drink the great Gevrey Grand Crus.
Should I decant the Dujac Charmes-Chambertin 2009?
Yes. Decant 30 to 45 minutes before serving. At fifteen years of age and at peak, the wine opens beautifully with brief aeration, its dark fruit, vanilla, and spice expanding into full expression. A longer decant of up to one hour is appropriate for bottles recently moved or stored at variable temperature. Avoid extended decanting beyond 90 minutes, which may dissipate the gracious aromatic complexity that is central to this wine's character. Serve in a large Burgundy glass to allow the aromatic dimension to fully open.
What food pairs best with the 2009 Dujac Charmes-Chambertin?
The wine's soft integrated tannins, ripe dark fruit, and rich, expansive palate make it versatile with rich, savory proteins. Roasted duck, braised short rib, and game birds like pheasant or squab all work beautifully. Mushroom-driven dishes, black truffle preparations, and long-braised preparations that echo the wine's own depth and length are particularly strong matches. The vanilla and spice dimension gives affinity with dishes using warm cooking spices, and the remarkable length means the wine benefits from preparations with their own lingering finish. See the [Pinot Noir varietal guide](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir) for more pairing context.
How does Charmes-Chambertin differ from Dujac's Clos de la Roche?
The two wines are produced by the same domaine using the same whole-cluster philosophy but express fundamentally different terroir characters. Charmes-Chambertin, situated on a warmer and lower sector of the Gevrey hillside, produces wines of voluminous grace, silky tannins, and immediate approachability; it is the most generous and welcoming of the Gevrey Grand Crus. Clos de la Roche, by contrast, sits on a more elevated, rockier terrain shared with Morey-Saint-Denis and produces wines of austere mineral power, firmer structure, and greater age-ability. Dujac's 2009 Charmes rewards you now with warmth and fruit depth; their 2016 Clos de la Roche rewards patience with precision and tension.
How long can I still cellar this wine?
The peak window runs to 2033, giving you seven years of peak pleasure from 2026. After 2033, the wine enters post-peak maturity and remains enjoyable through the hard decline window around 2042, but the richness, soft tannin integration, and remarkable length that define the 2009 vintage's character will gradually diminish. If you hold multiple bottles, opening one now captures the wine at the heart of its peak; the remainder can be held through 2030 or 2031 before the window begins to narrow toward its close.