2002 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac, Grand Cru, Burgundy, France

Domaine Dujac's 2002 vintage of the esteemed Clos St Denis Grand Cru is a definitive testament to the virtues of its storied terroir and the incomparable artistry of its winemaking. The remarkable 2002 growing season in Burgundy was marked by a pleasing confluence of climactic serendipity, resulting in wines of remarkable balance and poise.

 

Pedigree and Precision: A Vintage's Veritable Value

In the sphere of fine wine investment, the 2002 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac presents itself with august confidence. The season's moderate temperatures culminated in an unhurried maturation of the Pinot Noir grapes, ensuring a spectrum of sophisticated flavours bound together by a resplendent tannic structure. This auspicious alignment has rendered a vintage whose potential for cellar ageing is most compelling—an alluring prospect for the assiduous collector.

 

A Symphony of Seasons

Burgundy's 2002 vintage was spared from extreme conditions, yielding a crop that flourished under temperate skies. It was the subtleties of the season that permitted a wine such as this Clos St Denis to transcend its already lofty expectations; it sings rather than shouts. The open secret behind this era lies in the nights cool enough to whisper elegance into every berry, days just warm enough to caress them to ripeness—not roast.

The pour is ensconced in a bouquet that marries ripe cherries with a whispering undercurrent of earth and herbs, foretelling of its profound depth. Its texture portrays a finesse akin to silk brocade—opulent yet halcyon—a palpable evidence of Domaine Dujac’s masterful oak integration. On the palate, one finds notes of dark berries intertwined with subtle spices and an enduring minerality, a hallmark of grand cru excellence.

To sample the 2002 Clos St Denis from Domaine Dujac is to uncover layers with each sip; mature yet vibrant with life—reflective of its grand cru pedigree and suggestive of its value both to collector and connoisseur. This wine offers not just a sublime experience—it is an astute asset along any investor's journey through enological elegance.