David Duband's 2013 vintage is produced form 65-year old Pinot Noir vines growing in the Clos de la Roche lieu-dit. This Grand Cru from Burgundy carries outstanding aromatic and ageing potential. The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru reveals a shiny dark (near black) hue. The nose exudes strong fruits, cassis, blackberry, vanilla, and spices. The palate is smooth, with power carried by rich, velvety tannic base.
The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, like the Echézeaux '13, was stubborn and broody when I tasted it at the domaine, giving very little away. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, a little chalky in texture with a touch of more tension that the Echézeaux. The tannins are quite rigid here and the finish more austere compared to its peers. Give this two or three years in bottle.