A relatively elegant and quite floral nose displays plenty of earth and game nuances on the softly spicy aromas of mostly red currant and pomegranate. There is excellent volume and ample power to the muscular flavors that possess both good concentration and delineation before concluding in a wonderfully intense, saline and well-balanced finish that delivers outstanding length. This is a bigger and firmer wine than the Ech and will need at least a decade to be approachable and 15 to 18 years to reach its full apogee. 2028+

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, Domaine Dujac's 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a more backward and reticent nose than that of Bichot's, but it is well defined with clever use of stems, wonderful mineralité and poise while translating the essence of the vineyard. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, well judged acidity, clean and pure with superb balance on the harmonious finish that has just a little hardness at the moment. It's a proper "sit and wait" Grand Cru, but both the sitting and waiting will be worth it. Tasted September 2016. - 1st Dec 2016