Domaine Dujac’s Aux Combottes is a Burgundy that feels almost like a secret shared in confidence. This small 1er Cru vineyard, cradled between grand crus, is a hidden gem that marries the earthy depth of Gevrey with a surprising delicacy, a dance of shadows and light. The Seysses family, with their signature touch—both thoughtful and unpretentious—draws out the vineyard’s essence, creating a wine that feels both intensely rooted and ethereal.

In magnum, this 2021 Aux Combottes becomes an invitation to linger, to let the wine unfold slowly over a holiday meal. With its red fruit woven with hints of wild herbs, forest floor, and a mineral thread that keeps it grounded, this Burgundy is the perfect companion for rich, woodsy dishes—think slow-roasted turkey, and potato gratins. Each glass is a moment of evolution, as the wine stretches and deepens, shifting from taut and reserved to expressive and full of quiet mystery.