Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru 'Malconsorts', France · France
2013 Domaine Dujac 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.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Vintage
- 2013
Drinking Window
In 2026: Approaching PeakDrinkable, but best years are ahead. Peak begins 2027.
Right now: 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.
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.
Food Pairings
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.
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.
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.
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