99 Dujac Gevrey Combottes is darker than a typical Dujac wine, has a lovely complex nose of fruit and spice, and great silky texture. The wine has superb density, layers of pretty black fruit. I very much like the elegance coupled w a bit of sauvage. The wine has tremendous length. Tannins are round and not obtrusive, the acidity is excellent and all augurs for a long and positive evolution–if it can be left alone.
02 Raveneau Blanchot was way too young, needing another decade–but who would risk that? Still pretty lean, it is a lighter version of the vineyard chez Raveneau than other vintages such as 1990. I liked the acidity and focus but the mid palate was a bit thin. The wine was a bit disappointing but we did manage to drain the bottle. I prefer Valmur from Raveneau and even sometimes MdT, as there is more minerality than in Valmur. Good but not great–perhaps I nit pick.
Prices after 2001 chez Dujac became too prohibitive for this Burgophile to pursue–especially the huge jumps with 2005. With Jeremy’s capable hands assuming more of the reins, I can’t help but imagine that they are going to reach new heights. I love 99 at Dujac, as good as 90 was there–and prices were quite reasonable, about $100/b for CdlR, a little more for Bonnes Mares. For me, 1993 CdlR has had some Brett issues but can be fabulous. I can paraphrase Will Rogers and say I haven’t met a Dujac I didn’t like!
Love Dujac’s Gevrey Chambertin Combottes! It once was the biggest sleeper in the line up. Wish I could still afford to keep buying it. Fortunately, I have a couple 01s in the cellar.