Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, France · France
2019 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
The 2019 Dujac Clos de la Roche arrives from one of the Cote de Nuits' finest modern vintages - too young to open before 2027, built for decades of cellar evolution through 2058.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2019
Drinking Window
In 2026: Too YoungHolding. Drinking window opens in 2027.
Right now: In 2026, the 2019 Dujac Clos de la Roche is one year from its drinking window opening and still closed to serious pleasure. This is a powerful, structured wine from an exceptional hot, dry vintage - concentrated, tannic, and locked in primary concentration that has not yet begun to reveal the secondary and tertiary layers that will define it in the 2030s and beyond. The drinking window opens in 2027, but the peak does not arrive until 2032. Do not open this bottle now. At 55F in a dark cellar, it is building silently toward something remarkable - one of the finest Dujac Clos de la Roche expressions in recent memory, the 2019 vintage's dense concentration amplifying this grand cru's already formidable mineral structure.
About Domaine Dujac
Domaine Dujac's Clos de la Roche grand cru holding in Morey-Saint-Denis is one of the estate's most powerful sites - a clear contrast to the floral finesse of their Chambolle and Vosne parcels. Whole-cluster fermentation with a high proportion of retained stems, a defining element of Dujac's house approach since founder Jacques Seysses established it in 1968, lends Clos de la Roche an unusual aromatic complexity: incense, dried herb, and mineral purity alongside the grand cru's inherent iron-driven concentration. Bottled without fining or filtration, the wines express full terroir.
Food Pairings
Wild boar with black truffle and root puree
The wine's dense tannins and concentrated dark fruit stand up to the gaminess of wild boar, while the whole-cluster incense and iron complexity echoes the truffle's earthiness.
Venison loin with black berry reduction
The structured tannins and deep iron-mineral finish of this grand cru provide backbone for the venison's richness and echo the dark berry sauce.
Aged Epoisses washed with Marc de Bourgogne
The wine's concentrated fruit and mineral backbone balance the washed-rind pungency and marc intensity - a pairing that rewards boldness.
Service & Cellaring
- Serving Temp
- 62-65F (17-18C)
- Decanting
- When opened after 2027, decant 3 hours minimum in a wide-based decanter. The 2019 is a structured, tannic grand cru that needs extended air to open. After 2032, 2 hours will suffice. Do not serve cold - this wine wants 63-65F to release its aromatics fully.
- Cellar Storage
- 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, horizontal storage away from light and vibration.
Frequently Asked
When should I open the 2019 Dujac Clos de la Roche?
The drinking window opens in 2027 and the peak runs from 2032 through 2048. In 2026, the wine is one year from its window and should not be opened for serious drinking. Patience of at minimum two to three years is required; six years would reveal the full picture. This is a cellar investment for the mid-2030s.
How long should I decant this wine?
When opened after 2027, decant for 3 hours minimum in a wide-based decanter. After 2032, 2 hours will suffice. Use a wide-based decanter to maximize surface area. Serve at 63-65F to release the aromatics fully.
What foods pair best with this grand cru?
The 2019's dense tannins and concentrated dark fruit call for rich, structured preparations: wild boar, venison, roasted duck, cassoulet, aged hard cheeses. The wine's concentration and mineral power mean it can handle the most robust flavors without losing its character. Avoid delicate fish or white meat.
How should I cellar the 2019 Clos de la Roche?
Store at 55F (13C) horizontally with 60-70% humidity in the dark away from vibration. Do not disturb the bottle in the years before planned opening; sediment will form and needs time to settle before serving. Stand the bottle 24 hours before opening.
How does Clos de la Roche compare to the Dujac Malconsorts?
Clos de la Roche is a grand cru vs. Malconsorts' premier cru classification, and it shows: Clos de la Roche is denser, more structured, and more iron-driven. The Malconsorts offers more aromatic floral complexity from the Vosne hillside. Both reward long cellaring but the Clos de la Roche is built on a grander, longer arc.
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