In Bond Fine Wine. 1998 Domaine Dujac Clos St Denis, Morey-Saint-Denis, Burgundy, France. Grand Cru • Red Burgundy in 12x75cl. Top critic score: 92/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2020+. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Allen Meadows (BH) — 92/100 · Burghound, 09/04/2016 · Drink 2022+
A discreet whiff of wood combines with dried floral, spice and fully mature red berry fruit and earth aromas that lead to delicious, very round and quite supple medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent complexity and really lovely balance on the solidly persistent finish. For my taste this is drinking perfectly now and there is no upside development potential remaining. I would characterize t…
Neal Martin (NM) — 92/100 · Vinous, 01/04/2019 · Drink 2020-2032
The 1998 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru performs commendably given that I am not particularly fond of this growing season. The vibrant nose features black currant pastilles and a subtle marine influence; traits of kelp and iodine emerge with time. Very charming, and the whole-bunch addition is extremely well subsumed. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and fleshy, offering a caressing mouthfeel that…
Stephen Tanzer (ST) — 90/100 · Vinous, 01/03/2001
Medium-deep red. Spicy aromas of red fruits, cinnamon, humus and smoky oak; more deeply pitched than the '99. Mellow, rich and expansive in the mouth, with very good concentration and depth. This has lovely sweetness and flesh for the vintage. Finishes with soft, palate-caressing tannins and strong oakiness.