96 points (18/20) La Revue du Vin de France: "Clos de La Roche offers a buttery note, without woodiness, with a touch of spice. The unctuous fruit appears well matured. The hedonistic approach of Clos de la Roche is not lacking in finesse, but is extremely velvety and sensual. It's a wine for sharing rather than meditation. (2016)"
96 points James Suckling: "A wine that has a lot to say about what it is that constitutes great pinot noir. Ethereal, swirling aromas of expressive red cherries, musky whole bunch notes, blueberries and a spicy edge. The palate delivers pitch-perfect balance with fine yet sturdy tannin definition, bright acidity and a long, fruit-soaked finish. Drink from 2019 to 2030. (10/25/16)"
95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2013 Clos de la Roche was wide open and singing at the time of my visit, jumping from the glass in a complex and very classy mélange of cherries, plums, venison, fresh herb tones, woodsmoke, a great base of soil and a fine framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and rock solid at the core, with fine-grained tannins, tangy acids and excellent focus and grip on the long and beautifully balanced finish. A beautiful wine in the making. 2023-2070. (Nov/Dec 2014)"
94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, Domaine Dujac's 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a more backward and reticent nose than that of Bichot's, but it is well defined with clever use of stems, wonderful mineralité and poise while translating the essence of the vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well judged acidity, clean and pure with superb balance on the harmonious finish that has just a little hardness at the moment. It's a proper "sit and wait" Grand Cru, but both the sitting and waiting will be worth it. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2021-2045. (Nov 2016)"
94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Bright, dark red. Sexy aromas of raspberry, dried rose, meat and musky, truffley underbrush come across as a bit exotic for this bottling. Plush and sweet, with strong mocha and coffee complicating the raspberry and underbrush flavors. No shortage of underlying muscle here. Finishes with substantial ripe, dusty tannins. Drink: 2024-2038. (Mar 2016)"
94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A clear bright mid red. The bouquet is evolving more quickly than some of the grands crus but the whole bunches are giving an attractive lift, without the menthol of the Morey. There is a huge amount more to develop here, some menthol after all, and we are still many years from readiness. (Jun 2023)"
94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A relatively elegant and quite floral nose displays plenty of earth and game nuances on the softly spicy aromas of mostly red currant and pomegranate. There is excellent volume and ample power to the muscular flavors that possess both good concentration and delineation before concluding in a wonderfully intense, saline and well-balanced finish that delivers outstanding length. This is a bigger and firmer wine than the Ech and will need at least a decade to be approachable and 15 to 18 years to reach its full apogee. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2016)"
96 points James Suckling: "A wine that has a lot to say about what it is that constitutes great pinot noir. Ethereal, swirling aromas of expressive red cherries, musky whole bunch notes, blueberries and a spicy edge. The palate delivers pitch-perfect balance with fine yet sturdy tannin definition, bright acidity and a long, fruit-soaked finish. Drink from 2019 to 2030. (10/25/16)"
95 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2013 Clos de la Roche was wide open and singing at the time of my visit, jumping from the glass in a complex and very classy mélange of cherries, plums, venison, fresh herb tones, woodsmoke, a great base of soil and a fine framing of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and rock solid at the core, with fine-grained tannins, tangy acids and excellent focus and grip on the long and beautifully balanced finish. A beautiful wine in the making. 2023-2070. (Nov/Dec 2014)"
94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, Domaine Dujac's 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a more backward and reticent nose than that of Bichot's, but it is well defined with clever use of stems, wonderful mineralité and poise while translating the essence of the vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well judged acidity, clean and pure with superb balance on the harmonious finish that has just a little hardness at the moment. It's a proper "sit and wait" Grand Cru, but both the sitting and waiting will be worth it. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2021-2045. (Nov 2016)"
94 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Bright, dark red. Sexy aromas of raspberry, dried rose, meat and musky, truffley underbrush come across as a bit exotic for this bottling. Plush and sweet, with strong mocha and coffee complicating the raspberry and underbrush flavors. No shortage of underlying muscle here. Finishes with substantial ripe, dusty tannins. Drink: 2024-2038. (Mar 2016)"
94 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "A clear bright mid red. The bouquet is evolving more quickly than some of the grands crus but the whole bunches are giving an attractive lift, without the menthol of the Morey. There is a huge amount more to develop here, some menthol after all, and we are still many years from readiness. (Jun 2023)"
94 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A relatively elegant and quite floral nose displays plenty of earth and game nuances on the softly spicy aromas of mostly red currant and pomegranate. There is excellent volume and ample power to the muscular flavors that possess both good concentration and delineation before concluding in a wonderfully intense, saline and well-balanced finish that delivers outstanding length. This is a bigger and firmer wine than the Ech and will need at least a decade to be approachable and 15 to 18 years to reach its full apogee. Drink: 2028+. (Jan 2016)"
| Product SKU | 323966 |
| Producer | Dujac |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Côte de Nuits |
| Appellation | Morey-St.-Denis |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Designation | Grand Cru |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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