Domaine Dujac
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis
2006
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Where it is, November 2026
At Peak: inside the peak window (2009-2030), within the full drinking arc.
In 2026 this 2006 grand cru is mature and squarely in its mid-to-late peak window. The wine opened around 2007 and entered a long peak that runs from 2009 through 2030, so two decades on it is fully resolved and pouring at a generous, accessible register. Tannins have softened into the silky mid-palate, while the high acidity (8) keeps everything lifted and fresh rather than tired. There is no urgency, but this is not a bottle to forget: a few plateau years remain before the slow slide toward hard decline in 2039. Drink over the next several years; sound bottles still have plenty to give.
The ‘06 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru.
Domaine Dujac's 2006 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is a mature, accessible Morey-Saint-Denis Pinot Noir drinking beautifully in its mid-to-late peak.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
This is classic mature Morey-Saint-Denis from a whole-cluster house. The nose leads with ripe red cherry and earthy forest floor, lifted by the whole-cluster spice that gives Dujac its signature aromatic edge. On the palate the structure reads as medium-grained, integrated tannin (6) framing a body of real but graceful weight (7), while the high acidity (8) threads through the core and keeps the wine fresh and energetic two decades on. The silky mid-palate is the hallmark here: fruit, savory earth, and spice flow together without any hard edges. Expect woodland undergrowth, dried rose, and a long, gently tapering finish that stays lifted rather than heavy.
The 2006 vintage
The 2006 red Burgundy vintage was a genuine surprise. Early in the season expectations were low and the consensus held that the whites would shine while the reds struggled, but the Cote de Nuits reds turned out delicate, aromatic, and true to site. Across the region 2006 produced charming, fruity reds with good ripeness balanced by a firm backbone of acidity, and the best examples were clearly built to age. It became a vintage prized by Burgundy aficionados who favor finesse and transparency over blockbuster power, which suits a whole-cluster grand cru like this one perfectly.
About Domaine Dujac
Domaine Dujac is the Morey-Saint-Denis estate founded by Jacques Seysses and now run with his sons Jeremy and Alec. Whole-cluster (whole-bunch) fermentation is the house signature, lending the wines their aromatic spice and silky, lifted texture. That stylistic stamp is central to how this Clos de la Roche reads: the spice and finesse here are not incidental but a direct expression of the Dujac winemaking hand and its Cote de Nuits terroir.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Roast duck breast with cherry pan sauce
The dish echoes the wine's ripe red cherry while its modest tannin (6) is just enough to cut the duck's richness; the medium body (7) matches the meat without overwhelming it.
Coq au vin with mushrooms and lardons
Earthy mushrooms and savory braise mirror the forest-floor character, and the high acidity (8) slices cleanly through the buttery sauce to keep each bite fresh.
Roasted squab with wild mushroom risotto
A refined, gamey pairing where the silky tannin (6) flatters the tender bird and the lifted acidity (8) balances the creamy risotto, while the wine's grace matches rather than crushes the dish (body 7).
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 60-64F (16-18C)
- Decanting
- Decant 30 to 45 minutes before serving. At 20 years old this mature Pinot Noir does not need long aeration; a short decant lifts the red cherry, forest floor, and whole-cluster spice while letting any fine sediment settle. Pour gently off the bottom and avoid an aggressive splash decant, which can blow off the delicate aromatics.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, bottle on its side.
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Frequently Asked
When should I drink the 2006 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
Should I decant this wine?
Yes, but briefly. A 30 to 45 minute decant lifts the red cherry, earthy forest floor, and whole-cluster spice and lets any sediment settle after two decades in bottle. Because this is a mature, delicate Pinot Noir, avoid a long or aggressive decant that could scatter its fragile aromatics. Serve at 60 to 64F.
What food pairs best with this Burgundy?
Lean into earthy, savory poultry and game. Roast duck with cherry sauce, coq au vin with mushrooms, or roasted squab with wild mushroom risotto all work beautifully. The wine's high acidity (8) cuts through rich sauces while its silky tannin (6) and medium body (7) flatter rather than overpower tender meats.
Should I cellar this longer or drink it now?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2007-2039. Within that arc, the peak window is 2009-2030. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What should I open next in a similar style?
For more mature, site-expressive Pinot Noir, explore the Burgundy cellar guide and our broader selection of Pinot Noir wines. To stay with the same producer and grand cru across vintages, compare the 2013 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, a younger, more structured expression of the same Morey-Saint-Denis terroir and whole-cluster house style.