Domaine Dujac

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Aux Malconsorts'

Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Malconsorts', France

2013

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2027-2040

Where it is, June 2026

Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.

In 2026, the 2013 Dujac Vosne-Romanee Aux Malconsorts is three years into its drinking window and approaching its peak, expected in 2027 and running through 2040. A cool vintage produced a wine lighter in body than Malconsorts typically delivers, but the 2013 has evolved beautifully into a perfumed, tensile expression that rewards those who appreciate Burgundy's quieter register. In 2026, the wine shows resolved structure - light tannins long integrated, acidity still carrying freshness - and secondary complexity is emerging: dried rose, earth, iron, and forest floor notes weave into the cherry core. Drink with pleasure now or hold through the peak window running to 2040.

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The ‘13 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Aux Malconsorts'.

The 2013 Dujac Malconsorts is a tensile, fragrant, lighter expression of a cool vintage - in its drinking window since 2023 and approaching its 2027 peak with aromatic clarity and mineral precision.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Tasting note

The 2013 Dujac Malconsorts is a perfumed, transparent wine - pale ruby with a brick tint, the nose offering raspberry, dried cherry, rose water, whole-cluster dried herb, and a stony mineral freshness that is quintessentially Cote de Nuits in a cool year. The palate is silky and medium-weight: the 2013's modest concentration does not attempt power but succeeds in precision. The tannins are fine-grained and fully integrated, the acidity bright and lively, carrying the wine to a clean mineral finish with a lingering iron note that speaks to the Malconsorts site. A charming, intellectually rewarding expression that represents the 2013 vintage at its best within a demanding premier cru framework.

The 2013 vintage

The 2013 Cote de Nuits vintage was defined by a cold, late spring followed by low yields from hail damage in parts of the appellation - Wine Spectator awarded the Vosne-Romanee premier crus a 92 (Outstanding) and described the wines as 'crisp, light-bodied Pinot Noirs with vibrant acidity and ripe fruit flavors.' For Malconsorts, where the site's higher elevation already tends toward lighter-bodied expressions in coolest years, 2013 produced a wine much closer in spirit to a great Chambolle than to the iron-dense style the site typically delivers. The low yields ensured concentration despite the light body - an important distinction from simple thinness.

About Domaine Dujac

Domaine Dujac's terroir philosophy begins in the vineyard: low yields from old vines across Morey-Saint-Denis and Vosne-Romanee, meticulously managed through each growing season. In the cellar, the house favors extended whole-cluster fermentation - stems and all - followed by gentle pressing, minimal sulfur at each stage, and long maturation in oak barrels before bottling without fining or filtration. This approach, unchanged in spirit since 1968, produces wines of haunting aromatic precision. The Malconsorts parcel, abutting La Tache's western edge at the hillside's summit, is the estate's most iron-mineral holding.

From the cellar: pair with

Roast chicken with tarragon and morels

The 2013's light body, bright acidity, and perfumed raspberry register match the herb-infused bird without competing - this wine suits delicate preparations perfectly.

Salmon trout with wild herbs

The wine's fine-grained tannins and precise acidity make it exceptional with rich oily fish, complementing the delicate flesh without overpowering it.

Citeaux or young Burgundy cheese

The 2013's light body and mineral precision pair elegantly with fresh-washed rind cheeses, where richer pairings would overwhelm this tensile wine.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 58-62F (14-17C)
Decanting: Forty-five minutes to 1 hour in a narrow decanter. The 2013 is light and aromatic - it does not benefit from long decanting. More than 90 minutes risks losing the delicate rose and cherry fragrance that makes this vintage charming. Serve at 60-62F to preserve its mineral precision.
Cellar Storage: 55F (13C), 60-70% humidity, horizontal storage away from light.

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Frequently Asked

When is the best time to drink the 2013 Dujac Malconsorts?

The drinking window opened in 2023 and the peak is expected in 2027, running through 2040. In 2026, you are one year from peak and the wine is drinking beautifully. It is light enough to open now with full pleasure. The 2013 will not improve dramatically past 2030 given its modest structure.

Does the 2013 need decanting?

Yes - 45 minutes to 1 hour in a narrow decanter opens the aromatics without losing the wine's freshness. The 2013's light body means it can tire in the decanter after 2 hours, so do not over-decant. Serve slightly cool, around 60F, to preserve its mineral precision.

What food should I pair with this wine?

The 2013's light body and precise acidity call for delicate preparations. Roast chicken with herbs, mushroom tart, salmon trout, or delicate pasta dishes with butter-based sauces. Avoid heavy red meat - the wine's modest concentration will be overwhelmed. Think Chambolle rather than Gevrey in your pairing instincts.

How does 2013 Burgundy compare to other vintages?

The 2013 Cote de Nuits was a cool, lower-yield year producing wines of aromatic precision and lighter body - more similar to 2011 than to the powerful 2005 or the opulent 2018. For those who prefer elegance and perfume over concentration, 2013 is one of the most rewarding recent vintages to drink now.

Is the 2013 Dujac Malconsorts good value relative to other vintages?

The 2013 is generally available at a discount to the 2005, 2018, and 2022 given the vintage's cooler reputation. For drinkers rather than investors, this discount is a genuine opportunity: the wine is approachable now and delivers premier cru pleasure with real terroir precision.