2016 Domaine Dujac, Morey-Saint-Denis

For reports and full tasting notes, go toTim Atkin MW's website.

The 2016 Morey-Saint-Denis Village conveys greater confidence and harmony on the nose compared to the Chambolle-Villages. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, dark berry fruit tinged with tobacco and even a hint of cola, with a long and quite structured finish that has an impressive tension and energy. This might well be good value once released.

Here the airy and pure nose is notably more floral in character with its array of lavender, violet and rose petal along with various red berry fruit aromas. The medium-bodied flavors possess a sleek texture and fine verve that continues onto the relatively refined finish that also flashes a touch of youthful austerity.

Barrel sample – taken from four barrels. Bright garnet. Rich and dense and serious. Long-term wine. Real density and ambition. Very successful wine! (JR)