2016 Chambertin
By Domaine Dujac
2016 Chambertin from Domaine Dujac, Burgundy, France
The 2016 Burgundy vintage reveals itself as one of head-turning complexity and refined elegance—a narrative in which the Chambertin from Domaine Dujac plays a pivotal role. It was a season that winemakers occasionally whisper about with a mix of reverence and gratitude; the early adversity of frost and mildew unexpectedly giving way to a late rally of outstanding weather, offering smaller quantities but exceptional quality.
Vigneron Virtuosity Meets Nature's Grace
Amid the trials and tribulations of an erratic climatic dance, Domaine Dujac's stalwart commitment to terroir expressive winemaking has sculpted a 2016 Chambertin of extraordinary stature. This vintage sings a tune of rarefied harmony that only meticulous craft and a felicitous season can compose.
The Quintessence of Chambertin Terroir
The intrinsic grandeur of Chambertin is rendered through the hands of Domaine Dujac into a masterpiece that captures the heart of its famed terroir. The result is a wine that whispers the nuanced language of its origin through perfumed aromatics—red and black fruits entangled with earthy whispers, bolstered by a fine tannic structure that promises longevity. The 2016 vintage bears the hallmark freshness and complexity derived from this patchwork quilt of climatic challenges.
On the palate, the 2016 Chambertin unfolds with precision; layers of dark cherry, wild berries and blackcurrant are underpinned by subtle hints of spice, worn leather, and a filigree of minerality—a veritable tapestry woven from this storied plot in Burgundy.
An Investment Worthy of Cellar Space
For connoisseurs and investors alike, finding the sublime balance between collectability and consummate drinking pleasure is paramount. The 2016 Chambertin from Domaine Dujac stands as one such investment-worthy treasure. With each carefully cellared year, it continues its elegant evolution—an asset in both the physical and sensorial portfolio.
In closing, the substance and vitality encapsulated within the 2016 Chambertin affirm its status as a wine to be reckoned with. A representation not merely of what is possible in Burgundy, but what can triumph even under Mother Nature's sternest tests. This vintage from Domaine Dujac is a compelling ode to resilience, refinement, and the enduring allure of investment-grade wine.
Market price (HKD)
HK$541,990.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
3780
Scores and tasting notes
The 2016 Chambertin Grand Cru has a stunning bouquet with vibrant, effervescent red berry fruit suffused with minerals. This has wonderful delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannin, pure red and black fruit, slate-like notes with a touch of graphite on the pixelated finish. Considering this was nearly wiped out by by frost, this is an accomplished Chambertin that shrugs off the early season frost like "007" shrugging off a bullet wound. It's the kind of wine he would order in a bar, but only after another decade.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 December 2017