1985 Domaine Dujac Clos la Roche (Morey-St.-Denis)
Only wanted a few glasses with dinner so saved part of half the bottle in a 187ml screwcap bottle in the chiller for next day’s drinking. Light to medium red with burnt caramel meniscus. Bouquet of sweet and spicy cherries, ripe plums, candied red fruits, and perfumed cinnamon. Beautifully aromatic. Palate is initially very refined and elegant but then closed down/fell apart after 30 minutes. Next day got fridge bottle and allowed to set at room temperature. Wow! What a change – primary fruits (strawberry) with lovely texture and full palate. No holes. Finishes very clean. Very impressive silkiness and delicacy with everything integrated and balanced. Has aged well but did prefer it back in 1998 (my previous bottle). Still excellent wine.
92/100
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Danny
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Danny,
A few years ago I had a mini vertical of 1981,1982, 1983 & 1985 Dujac Clos de La Roche and the results did not at all align with the expectations of vintage rating. Indeed 1982 and 1981 were preferred. They were softer, rounder and more complex than the more masculine and harder 1983 and esp 1985. I found the latter to be quite dark and unyielding.
It has never harmed Jacques Seysses that he is a sophisticated, worldly fluent English speaker and where many Australian winemakers have a made a sabbatical at the Domaine. Gary Farr and James Halliday complete the circle of Australian interest. I do wonder whether the wines live up to the hype. I have never been overwhelmed.
Neville K
A few years ago I had a mini vertical of 1981,1982, 1983 & 1985 Dujac Clos de La Roche and the results did not at all align with the expectations of vintage rating. Indeed 1982 and 1981 were preferred. They were softer, rounder and more complex than the more masculine and harder 1983 and esp 1985. I found the latter to be quite dark and unyielding.
It has never harmed Jacques Seysses that he is a sophisticated, worldly fluent English speaker and where many Australian winemakers have a made a sabbatical at the Domaine. Gary Farr and James Halliday complete the circle of Australian interest. I do wonder whether the wines live up to the hype. I have never been overwhelmed.
Neville K
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I'm always underwhelmed by Burgundy, even at the higher levels. Domaine Dujac is one label that has however provided the highlights.
At a recent blind tasting that included a few Grand Cru from good years, the one ring in, the 1997 Bannockburn, was the most preferred wine. That may be our Aussie palate but everyone agreed they could find little to reccomend the frogs over the Bannockburn.
At a recent blind tasting that included a few Grand Cru from good years, the one ring in, the 1997 Bannockburn, was the most preferred wine. That may be our Aussie palate but everyone agreed they could find little to reccomend the frogs over the Bannockburn.
Cheers - Steve
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Neville K wrote:Danny,
A few years ago I had a mini vertical of 1981,1982, 1983 & 1985 Dujac Clos de La Roche and the results did not at all align with the expectations of vintage rating. Indeed 1982 and 1981 were preferred. They were softer, rounder and more complex than the more masculine and harder 1983 and esp 1985. I found the latter to be quite dark and unyielding.
It has never harmed Jacques Seysses that he is a sophisticated, worldly fluent English speaker and where many Australian winemakers have a made a sabbatical at the Domaine. Gary Farr and James Halliday complete the circle of Australian interest. I do wonder whether the wines live up to the hype. I have never been overwhelmed.
Neville K
I would have to agree. for the bang for your buck the kiwis and aussies are better vfm ive tried the 83 and 85 and bought a case of the 99 its good wine but not great imo.
regards peter