95
points
Domaine Dujac 2009 Clos de Saint-Denis Pinot Noir (Clos Saint-Denis)
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$304
A very rich wine, showing all the opulence of 2009. Black plums, damsons and wood flavors are already combined and integrated. The acidity in all this richness and power seems low, leaving the tannins to support aging.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
94
points
Domaine Bertagna 2008 Clos Saint-Denis Pinot Noir (Clos Saint-Denis)
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$250
A finely balanced wine, with acidity, a soft texture, new wood and flavors of cocoa and smoke. There is beautiful red cherry fruit, laced with spice and buried tannins for aging. Keep this impressive wine for 6-7 years.
— R.V.
(9/1/2011)
93
points
Domaine Bertagna 2004 Pinot Noir (Clos Saint-Denis)
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$146
What a powerful wine, full of dark, brooding fruits. It’s big and solid, but the edges blur into some delicious rich flavors, with hints of acidity on the finish. Very much in the Bertagna style, this is rich and mouth-filling.
— R.V.
(3/1/2007)
92
points
Lucien Le Moine 2003 Pinot Noir (Clos Saint-Denis)
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$130
Complex from the first sniff, where it seems herbal, briary and even a bit peppery but simultaneously bacony, spicy and laced with red cherries. On the palate, it’s mostly about sous-bois and spice, with just enough cherry fruit for balance. Briary and a bit drying on the finish, but the bet here is that this wine will age superbly. Try after 2010. Imported by…
— J.C.
(4/1/2006)