Domaine Dujac, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2018

Unfurling in the glass with aromas of sweet berry fruit, dark chocolate, rose petals, orange rind, burning embers and spices, the 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru is full-bodied, layered and muscular, with a deep, concentrated and multidimensional core that's framed by rich, powdery tannins and impressively lively acids. This is a dramatic wine that hasn't yet shut down, but I wouldn't plan on opening bottles for at least a dozen years.

The 2018 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a detailed bouquet with black cherry, veins of blue fruit and iris petal that unfurls with aeration. Real intensity here, becoming quite flamboyant in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with saturated tannins, quite structured with fine grip, a bit chewy and solid but there is potential here - a long term Clos de la Roche that requires patience. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.