Aux Combottes Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir

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Dujac fans know how great they did in ‘06, Jeremy Seysses’ first vintage in full control. Aux Combottes, a Premier Cru surrounded by Grand Cru’s on all four sides, is fabulous in 2006, fully open and giving wafting an unmistakable Dujac perfume with elegant spiced red berry fruit, cocoa and Gevrey earth. It’s liquid velvet on the palate, notably impressive for the vintage, with superb balance of fruit character, minerality and fine grained tannic structure. Terrific showing.

Absolutely delicious. Lifted aromatics with hibiscus, rose petal and dark red cherry. Will only improve with time.

The nose is quite stunning. Explodes with Dujac whole cluster spice, violets, and dark fruit. Palate needs some time to catch up, as it’s a bit austere, reduced and not overly persistent. But it’s clear the stuffing is there. 2013’s, however, both Combottes and Charmes at this point in time, I’d say are more integrated between aromas and palate and are more expressive overall. 12’s, although eventually the better vintage, seem to still require a bit more patience to reap the benefits.

Hard as nails right out of the bottle but really opened at the 30 minute mark. Definitely stems present and I love the spice it adds to the aromas. Beautiful wine.

Tawny color. Not giving much in the nose, even with several hours of air. Notes of rhubarb, dried red fruit, some wood and a little spice. Pleasant mouth feel. Not as opulent as other 01 Dujac wines. This was more tame and not giving what I was hoping for. Still has the fruit and bones to get better (I hope).

Day 15 of quarantine

Big and pretty...darker fruits, asian spice, whole cluster green adding structure and hard core mineral line...indeed a whole lot going on...

I sincerely believe this is one of the best representations of pinot noir from this region/producer. Happy holidays! @Bill Bender

Wow!!