2006 Chambertin
By Domaine Dujac
2006 Chambertin from Domaine Dujac, Burgundy, France
In the canon of Burgundy's storied producers, Domaine Dujac commands reverence, their interpretation of terroir par excellence. The 2006 Chambertin from Domaine Dujac undeniably asserts its pedigree from one of the most hallowed plots in the Côte de Nuits.
Quintessential Quality: The Hallmark of Fine Wine Investment
The year 2006 presented a challenging season in Burgundy, moulding wines that demanded the deftest touch from growers and winemakers alike. Despite erratic weather patterns, Domaine Dujac emerged triumphant, sculpting a 2006 Chambertin layered with intricate complexity, energy, and longevity – key factors which astutely seasoned investors seek.
Harmony of Nature and Nurture
Featuring a telltale opulence underpinned by a vibrant acidity, this vintage radiates with a nose rich in dark berries, complemented by an earthy undertone whispering of its Chambertin lineage. The palate follows with finesse, a tapestry of matured red fruit ensnared by subtle hints of spice and a silken tannic embrace – a testament to the masterly assemblage at Domaine Dujac.
The 2006 growing season's cooler aspects imbued the wine with an elegant frame, tempering the potential for overt opulence. Instead, this vintage blooms on both the bouquet and palate with a balanced measure – poise befitting of its noble heritage.
An Emblematic Vintage for Discerning Collectors
To savour the 2006 Chambertin from Domaine Dujac is to participate in an ode to the artisanal stewardship of land and vine. It sings of the year's trials and triumphs, offering not just a drink but a discourse in the artistry of Burgundy winemaking. For connoisseurs and investors alike, this Chambertin symbolises a vintage whose characteristics are etched into each nuanced sip, an offering steeped not only in allure but in promising maturation potential—verily a cornerstone addition to any eclectic collection designed for both pleasure and providence.
Current market price
£28,290.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
1768.13
Scores and tasting notes
Coming 80% from the Clos de Beze, Dujac's 2006 Chambertin smells spectacularly of rose, violet, and licorice; confiture of red and black berry fruits; and smoky, machine oil-like mineral scents. On the palate, this makes a definitive case for the ability of great Burgundian Pinot to display enormous flavor concentration – in this instance I have the impression of sheer Pinot sap – while exhibiting lift, elegance, and transparency to floral, mineral, and animal nuances. Come to think of it, this is like a gorgeous piece of amber whose fossilized contents have come to life. A metaphorical space is cleared here in which the wine's myriad elements can openly, seductively, and kaleidoscopically cavort. I can't imagine the energy here flagging for 12-15 years. Jeremy Seysses only destemmed a minority of his 2006 fruit, and in some appellations none. The results demonstrate that Dujac got things ripe – not to mention right – in a challenging vintage, with a collection that need not fear comparison with 2005 at this address. (Perhaps, if anything, 2005 ought to look to its laurels!) The team here started picking only on September 23, and then very meticulously and selectively. Clos de la Roche, for example, was picked in two passes nearly a week apart. The top wines came in at between 13 and 13.5% natural alcohol, with minimal chaptalization employed in some instances to extend fermentation. "Color and flavor extraction was easy," says Seysses, "and we did more punch-downs than in 2005, because we felt quite confident of our material. The fruit is fresh and crisp, but not green, and we had no jamminess. It was just right. There's very little to complain about." Indeed! Importer: The Sorting Table, Napa, CA; tel. (415) 491-4724
David Schildknecht - The Wine Advocate, 21 December 2009