Domaine Dujac

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis

2006

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2009-2030

Where it is, June 2026

At Peak: in the heart of its drinking window (2009-2030).

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.

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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.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

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. The 2006 shows pleasing freshness and complexity at an accessible register for Dujac, a vintage that rewards drinkers who prize finesse and site expression over sheer power. 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.

From the cellar: pair with

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.

Track this bottle Read the Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, Morey-Saint-Denis guide

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Frequently Asked

When should I drink the 2006 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru?

Now is an excellent time. In 2026 it sits in its mid-to-late peak, mature and fully resolved after a window that opened in 2007 and peaks from 2009 through 2030. Drink over the next several years; hard decline does not begin until around 2039, but the freshest, most complete bottles are best enjoyed sooner rather than later.

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?

At 20 years old this is a drink-or-hold proposition leaning toward drink. The wine is mature and in mid-to-late peak, with a few plateau years left before a slow decline toward 2039. There is no rush, but little upside in holding much longer: the secondary complexity is here now. If your storage is sound, enjoy bottles over the coming years rather than chasing further aging.

What should I open next in a similar style?

For more mature, site-expressive Pinot Noir, explore the [Burgundy cellar guide](/wines/region/burgundy) and our broader selection of [Pinot Noir wines](/wines/varietal/pinot-noir). To stay with the same producer and grand cru across vintages, compare the [2013 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru](/wines/domaine-dujac/clos-de-la-roche-grand-cru/2013), a younger, more structured expression of the same Morey-Saint-Denis terroir and whole-cluster house style.