Domaine Dujac, Clos de la Roche

Domaine Dujac, Clos de la RocheThere is enough reduction to notice though not so much as to completely dominate the floralsuffused nose. This also possesses relatively fine grained tannins though there is notably more size, weight and power as well as a bit more complexity to the mineral driven and impeccably well balanced finish that is both explosive and palate staining. This is most impressive as it manages to deliver stunning intensity and depth of material without any undue

with a spicy element providing lift

though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage

There is a lovely mouth feel to the attractively intense and well-concentrated flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a refined

Bruno Giacosa passed away in early 2018 but his style and standards are being maintained by his daughter Bruna

Blends power and finesse with a deft hand and finishes very long and sappy

An exuberantly spicy

it remains a family affair

backward and firmly structured effort will need at least 6 to 8 years to add flesh and complexity and will likely require fully 15+ years to reveal its full potential

but that period is down to several months from a full year the wine spent in small barrels up until 2001 or so

A wonderfully spicy

But hard work does pay off

cranberry and a touch of red cherry)-a joyful and perhaps less serious nose