2005 Charmes-Chambertin, Domaine Dujac (750ml)

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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Charmes-Chambertin
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Designation: Grand Cru
Appellation: Charmes-Chambertin
Producer: Domaine Dujac
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Nuit
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Tasting note: An elegantly airy and densely fruited nose of red and blue berries, earth, game and subtle smoke and spice hints give way to sweet and rich flavors that offer good size and a real sense of volume in the mouth. This is a wine of finesse rather than power and I like the textured feel of the flavors and finish as there is a stylish generosity here. (91-93pts. Burghound)

Tasted: Jan. 2007
Score: 91-93
Drink: 2015+

Tasting note: Bright, saturated red-ruby. Sappy aromas of black cherry and smoked meat; this needs a racking. Fat, chewy and sweet, with a black cherry flavor currently overshadowed by toasty, gamey reduction. Finishes dense and broad, with ripe tannins coating every surface of the mouth. Less minerally and more monolithic than the Combottes. Jeremy Seysses says this wine has gained in weight in recent years but is never fine. About 60% of the blend is from the top and bottom portions of Mazoyeres, while the other 40% is ideally situated "true Charmes." (90-92pts. ST)

Tasted: Mar/Apr. 2007
Score: 90-92
Drink: NA

Tasting note: The Charmes 2005 had just finished its malolactic prior to our visit, and on top of that had had its sulfur adjusted as well. Given the odds against it, I could not believe how well it showed. The bouquet is deep, pure and refined, as it offers up a blend of black cherries, red plums, dark chocolate, black Gevrey minerality, a bit of mustard seed and a lovely base of vanillin oak. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep and focused, with excellent mid-palate depth, suave tannins, tangy acids and outstanding length and grip on the finish. Since 1998 the Dujac Charmes has really been standing up to be noticed, and the 2005 is stunning. (93pts. JG, View from the Cellar)

Tasted: Nov./Dec. 2006
Score: 93
Drink: 2015-2045