2009 Domaine Dujac Chambertin Grand Cru
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Magic appears in the form of the 2009 Domaine Dujac Chambertin Grand Cru. The Chambertin has traditionally been one of the hardest Dujac wines to find, although that has changed in recent years as some large (by Burgundy standards) lots have come onto the auction market. The 2009 is just phenomenal from the moment it is opened. Ripe and racy, in the style of the year, but not at all overdone, the 2009 is majestic in its bearing. I have been fortunate to taste the 2009 a few times recently. This is about as good as it gets in wine. Wow!
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Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2009 Chambertin is flat-out stunning. It boasts gorgeous textural finesse and sheer energy from the very first taste. Blue and black fruit lead to spices, mint, licorice and tar as the wine explodes from the glass. Next to some of the other grand crus in the Dujac lineup, the Chambertin often comes across as quite obvious. Some of the wine's subtler qualities emerge, but only over time. Layers of fruit crescendo to the palate staining finish. The Chambertin combines power and finesse to a degree seldom seen, even in Burgundy. This is pure sophistication.
Good deep red. Pure, vibrant nose combines raspberry, dried flowers, smoky minerality and exotic spices. Like liquid velvet in the mouth; showing great density and depth and superb energy too. This is at another level of concentration. This wonderfully sweet, minerally Chambertin saturates every square millimeter of the palate with flavor and builds inexorably. Accessible now owing to its sheer textural richness, but will be even better in 12 years.
About the producer
Domaine Dujac is one of Burgundy’s most famous wine estates. It crafts red Burgundies with a distinct style, from a fantastic array of vineyard plots, including seven Grands Crus.