Professional reviews
Robert Parker (94)
(93-95)
More strongly marked by whole-cluster character than the Clos Saint-Denis, Dujac’s 2024 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru articulates aromas of cherry, raspberry, peony, iris and orange peel, mingled with a faint hint of moss. On the palate, it is medium- to full-bodied, supple and layered, with a pure, vibrant core of fruit framed by powdery tannins and animated by vibrant acidity; elegant in profile, it concludes with a long, saline finish.
Jancis Robinson (16.5)
16.5+
100% new oak. 70% new oak. Cask sample.
Mid crimson. Red-fruited, cherry, redcurrant and raspberry. Dry on the palate but with a refreshing lick of moderately high acidity. Not a heavyweight Clos de la Roche, and seemingly light on that dark Morey character. Matthew Hayes
Vinous (95)
(94-96)
The 2024 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru might be Dujac's standout this vintage. It has a touch more lift and fruit intensity compared to the Charmes-Chambertin. It is not opulent but would like to be. Lovely pure wild strawberry and raspberry scents, veins of blue fruit, becoming more floral in style with violet and peony. The palate is medium-bodied with an overtly spicy, curry leaf-tinged opening. Very cohesive, fine weight, the whole bunch vocal on the finish but simpatico with the fruit underneath. This will be very tempting in its youth but is one of the minority of 2024s that might repay cellaring.
Burghound (93)
(91-94)
This is also markedly spicy with slightly more floral influence suffusing the cool red cherry and currant scents. The supple yet more voluminous and more powerful flavors also conclude in a compact, serious and moderately austere finale that is sneaky long. Compared to the usual robustness of the Dujac CdlR, in 2024 it's more refined.
Jasper Morris (95)
(93-96)
Bright purple. A mix of red fruit and stem influence on the nose. The Clos de la Roche becomes more perfumed, with middleweight fresh red berries on the palate, then a stronger white pepper behind. The stems are more influential than the fruit and terroir just at the moment, but all the components are there and will deliver.
