Ratings & Tasting Notes:
97 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous)
The 2010 Clos St. Denis is downright explosive from the first taste, standing as a breathtaking effort that continues to grow exponentially in the glass. An exotic, incredibly deep canvas of flavor fills out its broad-shouldered frame nicely, delivering a masterclass in structural equilibrium. The intense layers flow through effortlessly, revealing “blackberries, cassis, menthol and licorice flow through to the textured finish.” Antonio Galloni, February 2012
95 points Burghound
This is more floral still, with a pungent violet and rose character to the very fresh spice and earth-inflected fresh berry fruit suffused nose. There is beautiful, captivating subtlety to the detailed, refined, and admirably pure middle-weight flavors. It coats the palate beautifully, showing “a velvety, even plush mouth feel, all wrapped in a perfectly balanced and harmonious finish.” Allen Meadows, January 2013
95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar)
The inherent elegance of Clos St. Denis serves as the perfect vehicle for displaying the refined, high-precision beauty of the vintage. Deep, full-bodied, and stunningly soil-driven, the palate delivers an exceptional level of raw energy and pure vineyard transparency. It boasts a remarkably concentrated sappy core, culminating in “a dancing backend of tangy acids, fine-grained tannins and magical length and grip.” John Gilman, November 2011
Cult Wines International Notes:
Domaine Dujac stands as an absolute, towering monument in the pantheon of elite Burgundy, originally founded in Morey-Saint-Denis in 1968 by the visionary Jacques Seysses. Revered globally for pioneering a revolutionary, sophisticated style that masterfully utilizes whole-cluster fermentation, the domaine produces structurally ethereal, highly aromatic wines that are intensely coveted by the world’s most serious collectors. While its iconic sibling Clos de la Roche is often celebrated for its brooding, muscular power, the domaine’s historic 1.1-hectare holding in Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is legendary for its unmatched floral perfume, silkiness, and sublime precision. Sourced from old Pinot Noir vines anchored in the vineyard’s highly unique, iron-rich limestone and brown clay soils, this rare cuvée represents the absolute pinnacle of Côte de Nuits aristocracy.
The 2010 growing season in Burgundy is universally celebrated by purists as a historic, benchmark vintage of the 21st century—a low-yielding, cool-climate triumph that favored intellectual structure and staggering aromatic definition. The year began with a difficult, uneven spring that caused widespread frost and a late, extended flowering, which naturally reduced the crop size and resulted in tiny, highly concentrated berries. A temperate, sun-drenched summer followed, punctuated by a perfectly timed northern wind in September that eliminated disease pressure and preserved a striking spine of natural acidity. Under the meticulous direction of Jeremy and Alec Seysses, the hand-harvested fruit was vinified using Dujac’s signature 85% to 100% whole-bunch inclusion, allowing the stems to impart a complex spice matrix before the wine underwent a luxurious 14-month maturation in French oak barrels (approximately 60% to 80% new).
At over a decade and a half of bottle age, the 2010 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis has transitioned into a spellbinding, fully mature library masterpiece. The intense primary fruit of its youth has gracefully integrated to reveal complex, tertiary dimensions of dried red currants, wild strawberries, crushed rose petals, forest floor, and exotic Asian spices. On the palate, the wine delivers an absolute tour de force in texture; the stems have fully resolved into an incredibly fine, seamless matrix of powdery tannins, perfectly supported by a vibrant undercurrent of chalky, mineral-driven acidity. This legendary, textbook expression represents an essential milestone acquisition for serious Burgundy connoisseurs looking to experience Dujac at its absolute finest.
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Always stored on its side in a climate-controlled cellar.
Condition:
Outstanding condition.
Please note: The condition of the bottle you will receive is accurately reflected by the one shown in the images.
