Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru 2022

The 2022 Clos de la Roche from Dujac is a wine of impressive concentration. It seems (along with the Clos Saint-Denis) to be a bit austere, but a ripe, plummy fruit opens up on the palate with nuances of smoke, earth and spice. Despite the slight austerity at this stage, this is impressively long, powerful, and nuanced, and one imagines sweet fruit will develop with time. The grapes are from their six parcels scattered throughout the climate, accounting for almost two hectares; the wine is now doing its second winter aging in cask.  14% ABV