2005 Clos de la Roche
By Domaine Dujac
2005 Clos de la Roche from Domaine Dujac, Burgundy, France
The wines from the heralded region of Burgundy often bestow upon connoisseurs an unforgettable journey of discovery and pleasure. Particularly noteworthy is the 2005 Clos de la Roche from Domaine Dujac, a wine that beckons the discerning palate with its esteemed provenance and monumental vintage.
An Epochal Vintage: Terroir Meets Time
The year 2005 glints in the annals of Burgundian history as one that blessed Domaine Dujac with conditions worthy of applause - a cool, seamless spring proffered to a sun-drenched summer, culminating in an un-rushed harvest under azure skies. These harmonious climatic factors are artfully reflected in the poise and elegance of this particular vintage.
The 2005 Clos de la Roche captures a sumptuous array of complex aromatics: a dance of dark cherries and ripe strawberries, laced with earthy undertones and an enchanting truffle bouquet. On the palate, silken tannins weave through a concentrated fruit core, balanced by a lively minerality echoing the granitic confidence of its terroir. A vibrant acidity ensures this wine's longevity, beckoning investors to consider it as a star player in their portfolios.
Exclusive Elegance: A Ceaseless Pursuit
As minutes transcend into decades, the 2005 Clos de la Roche continues to unfurl layers of depth and nuance. Imbued with an intrinsic finesse characteristic of Domaine Dujac's craftsmanship, it is a testament to their ceaseless pursuit of perfection inherent in every bottle.
To possess a case of this exquisite and eminently investable wine is to hold in your cellars a fragment of vinicultural history; a vintage that chronicles not only the climatic harmony of 2005 but also the relentless artistry applied by Domaine Dujac. Its capacity for graceful ageing proposes untold prospects for taste-driven appreciation as well as financial sagacity.
In essence, Domaine Dujac’s 2005 Clos de la Roche exemplifies an enduring legacy—one meritoriously positioned at the pinnacle of fine wine investment opportunities. It is, undeniably, one of those rare instances where the catalysts of climate and human touch have conspired to yield a wine that enthralls investors and oenophiles alike.
Market price (GBP)
£15,230.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
951.88
Scores and tasting notes
The Seysses’ 2005 Clos de la Roche charts new territory in this collection for sheer intensity. Black cherry, kirsch distillate, cedar, incense, iron filings, wet stone, and roasted meats and coffee represent a few of the immediate aromatic suggestions forced on this taster. In the mouth, it is similarly compelling, with an eruption of clear black cherry, cassis, and meat juices, faintly bitter notes of fruit skin and pungent herbal and mineral notes adding complexity. The texture is incipiently velvety, imposingly glossy, and a perfect cover for fine, abundant tannins. Spectacularly rich and reverberative in its multifaceted finish, this sensational wine deserves at least a decade of rest before re-opening. The already rich array of crus at Domaine Dujac has recently been augmented on two fronts. The purchase (along with de Montille) of the Societe Civile du Clos de Thorey (Thomas-Moillard) has brought them a raft of choice parcels including three new grand cru holdings (for a staggering total of eight). Meanwhile, they have expanded their negociant arm (with control over harvest and green harvest a prerequisite) to supplement in particular their volumes of village-level wine. (Those wines – labeled “Dujac Fils & Pere” – are signified in the above listing with “FP”. In fact, due to a legal technicality, the 2005 vintage wines from the properties newly acquired by the domaine – but not subsequent vintages – will also read “Fils & Pere” rather than “Domaine”.) Even with California-trained oenologist Diana Seysses (nee Snowden) joining her husband Jeremy and in-laws Jacques and Alec, and with a new winery (though at the old address) I wonder at how they are able to keep up with the magnitude of their responsibilities. Yet despite so many parcels and vines new to them this year, the results are consistently outstanding and at times astounding. Much of the vinification – increasingly as one goes up the hierarchy of crus – was of whole clusters. Malos finished (finally) by November and the wines were bottle in December and January. Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel.(415) 491 4724
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2007