At a glance

Producer

Domaine Dujac

Region

Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$150-$220 USD/bottle (750ml)

Tasting profile

Red cherry, wild raspberry, rose petal, subtle earth, gentle spice, and whisper of forest floor. Mild oak influence.

Evolution: The wine will gain nuance (truffle, sous bois, dried floral notes) as tertiary flavors develop beyond 2025.

At peak: Complex, silky, harmonious with graphite, mushroom, faded red fruit, and an elegant finish—best after 2024 through late 2020s.

Structure

Acidity

Bright, lifted

Tannins

Fine-grained and moderately firm

Alcohol

13.0% ABV

Aging potential

Medium to long-term (10-15 years typical for this cuvée in balanced vintages)

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2042

Optimal window

2022 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Still youthful but showing early signs of integration; can be enjoyed now or held for further complexity

2017 is a charming, classic vintage in Burgundy offering approachability early but with finesse for medium-term aging. By 2024, the wine’s inherent structure, acidity, and subtle power will balance out, providing an ideal window of flavor complexity and aromatic intrigue before gradual softening post 2029.

Food pairing

Roast duck with cherries, coq au vin, herb-crusted lamb, seared salmon, mushroom risotto, or soft cheeses like Brie de Meaux and Reblochon.

Serving

Serving temperature

15-17°C / 59-63°F

Decant

Yes (30-45 minutes) — Decanting helps release early reduction and unlocks aromatic layers in young Burgundy pinot noir.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Extensive use of organic treatments; avoidance of herbicides/pesticides; cover cropping; biodiversity in vineyards; investments in manual labor over machinery; minimal intervention winemaking and focus on gravity-fed processes. Recycled/recyclable packaging (lightened glass bottles incremental).

Domaine Dujac is a front-runner for sustainability within Burgundy’s top-tier domaines. Their full estate is certified organic, they have incrementally adopted biodynamic methods, and they’re vocal advocates for land stewardship and climate adaptation. While not officially certified biodynamic, their farming reduces chemical inputs, encourages biodiversity, and is energy-conscious (solar use, dense plantings). Glass bottle weight reduction and recyclable packaging demonstrate further commitment. Their carbon footprint is lower than global average for luxury wine but not as low as some fully local-focused producers. Overall, Dujac is an environmental leader for estates of its prestige.