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Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Rouge 2021
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Domaine Dujac Morey-Saint-Denis Rouge 2021

Domaine Dujac · Domaine Dujac

$83Burgundy, France
Dujac's village-level Morey-Saint-Denis punches well above its classification, drawing from parcels across the commune to create a wine of real refinement. The 2021 vintage provided cool-climate precision that this domaine channels beautifully — the fruit is pure, the structure is present but never aggressive, and the terroir speaks clearly. A wine that asks you to slow down and listen.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Lifted red cherry and wild strawberry with a delicate violet undertone. A whisper of crushed rose petal and subtle woody spice emerges as the wine opens, alongside a savory hint that signals Burgundian terroir.

Palate

Elegantly structured with bright cherry fruit, fine-grained tannins, and a core of fresh acidity. Midpalate reveals a gentle marzipan richness and a thread of green herb complexity that adds dimension. The texture is silky without being insubstantial.

Finish

Medium-long, with lingering cherry, a mineral freshness, and a faint floral echo.

Specifications
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Blend
100% Pinot Noir
Vineyards
Multiple parcels across Morey-Saint-Denis commune
Alcohol
13%
Organic / Biodynamic
No
Serve & Pair

Food Pairing

Roasted quail with wild mushroom risotto or aged Comté

The Story

Founded by Jacques Seysses in 1968, Domaine Dujac in Morey-Saint-Denis has become one of Burgundy's most respected estates, farming biodynamically and using whole-cluster fermentation to express the specificity of each vintage.

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