La Collection Clos de La Roche Grand Cru 2017-2018-2019

A rare trilogy, a symbol of time and terroir

Maison Edouard Delaunay presents an exclusive case bringing together three exceptional vintages – 2017, 2018 and 2019 – of the legendary Clos de la Roche Grand Cru. A rare triptych, conceived as a vertical reading of a legendary terroir, where each wine reveals a unique interpretation of the same parcel — a dialogue between power, depth, and freshness.

The Terroir – The nobility of limestone

Nestled to the north of the village of Morey-Saint-Denis, just a stone’s throw from Chambertin, Clos de la Roche is a connoisseur’s cru, renowned for its chiselled minerality and refined structure. The sixty-year-old vines sink their roots into a thin, stony soil resting on hard limestone — an exacting terroir that shapes wines of both character and longevity. It is here that the Delaunay family has, for generations, nurtured close friendships and an intimate understanding of this unique climate.

The Three Vintages – Three expressions of a living Grand Cru

2017 – The elegance of refinement

A classically fine vintage of great aromatic purity. The bouquet opens with notes of rose, raspberry jelly and gentle spices, lifted by hints of thyme and blond tobacco. On the palate, the texture is silky, balanced and crystal-clear in freshness, leading to a deep, cedar-accented finish. A wine of harmony and finesse.

2018 – The mastered solar power

Born of a generous year, this Clos de la Roche expresses the full strength of the vintage while preserving remarkable finesse. The inclusion of 50 % whole clusters brings both tension and verticality. The palate is ample and juicy, evoking the flesh of dark and red fruits, enhanced by noble spices, cedar and a delicate touch of coffee. The long, fresh finish illustrates the perfect balance between intensity and elegance.

2019 – The depth of the future

A structured and powerful wine, reflecting a vintage of ideal maturity. Deep in color, its expressive nose intertwines vanilla, blond tobacco, dark fruits and fine woods. The palate is firm, dense and mineral, marked by a subtle salinity and precise tannins. A Clos de la Roche built for long ageing, whose floral finale (iris and violet) underlines the nobility of the cru.

Ageing – The precision of craftsmanship

Each cuvée is crafted through artisanal winemaking, with natural fermentations using indigenous yeasts and a long ageing (20 to 21 months) in oak barrels, to reveal both the purity of fruit and the depth of terroir. Production remains highly confidential: fewer than 300 bottles per vintage — a true Burgundian collector’s item.