Domaine Dujac   Clos St Denis

2016 Clos St Denis

By Domaine Dujac

2016 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac, Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

In the constellation of fine wines, the star that is the 2016 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac shines with a particularly resplendent glow, speaking volumes of the pedigree inherent to this sesquipedalian yet hallowed vineyard. This vintage is a narration of resilience, emerging triumphant in a year that tested the mettle of Burgundian winemakers due to climatic caprices.

 

The Terroir's Triumph

The 2016 vintage commenced under the pall of frost, an event which unfortunately decimated a portion of the crop. However, nature's redemption came in the guise of a blissful summer, restoring balance in the vineyards and nurturing a smaller yet highly concentrated harvest. This serendipitous course resulted in a wine that encapsulates both the struggle and triumph of its terroir.

In your glass, the 2016 Clos St Denis unfurls with an aromatic kaleidoscope of dark cherry and violets tinged with subtle spices – a testament to its supreme Grand Cru status. On sipping, one is immediately transported; the complex fusion of earthy undertones interwoven with silken tannins results in a remarkably structured yet harmonious profile, underscored by an ethereal finish long remembered.

 

An Oenophile's Investment Muse

For fine wine investors keen to enrich their portfolios with collectible Burgundies, the 2016 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac presents a compelling proposition. With fervent international demand perpetually outstripping supply for Grand Cru Burgundies, a vintage elevated by such narrative and calibre ensures this offering is one to procure with alacrity.

Consumers and connoisseurs alike are earnestly advised to acquire judicious allocations of this vinous tapestry, woven from the very fabric that defines Domaine Dujac’s steadfast commitment to winemaking excellence. The 2016 vintage encapsulates not just a momentous climatic journey, but also the enduring essence of Clos St Denis's terroir – creating an investment as timeless as it is tasteful.

Current market price

$16,130.00

12x75cl

Highest score

96

POP score

603.75

Scores and tasting notes

95-97

The 2016 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru has a superior bouquet to the Clos de la Roche, with ebullient raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, quite floral in style with orange blossom scents developing in the glass. There is an underlying sense of terroir, but it feels very discrete at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, harmonious and fresh with a long, tender, noble finish that is pulled out of the top drawer. This is a potentially awesome Clos-Saint-Denis that has a very bright future, one that might surpass the excellent 2015.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 December 2017

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