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Claude Dugat, Bourgogne Rouge 2018
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge had been sulfured the day prior to my visit in November. Raspberry and cranberry fruit on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers spicy black currant and strawberry fruit and a peppery finish. Fine.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Bourgogne Rouge had been sulfured the day prior to my visit in November. Raspberry and cranberry fruit on the nose. The medium-bodied palate offers spicy black currant and strawberry fruit and a peppery finish. Fine.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Bursting with aromas of cherries, berries and sweet soil tones, the 2018 Bourgogne is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with melting tannins and lively acids to frame its generous core of fruit. As usual, this is an age-worthy offering that will also drink well on release.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
This is a dark-colored and rather extracted Bourgogne rouge with density and richness that is a little overdone. But some may like this big, rich character. Lots of dried fruit that verges on raisins. Intense on the finish. Drink now.
About the Producer
Domain Claude Dugat is a tiny domaine in Burgundy with cult status, and the quality to match. Claude Dugat has the good fortune to work in the Cellier des Dimes, purchased by his father Maurice in 1955. This, previously known as the Grange des Dimes, was where the locals would bring their tithe of grapes or cereal, depending on their holdings, for the benefit of the church. The building was constructed in 1219 though the stone pillars inside are thought to date back to Gallo-Roman times. The Dugats – Claude, assisted by his wife, son and two daughters – have three hectares of their own and a further three rented. The younger generation also run a very small negociant business alongside, La Gibryotte, just covering the wines of their commune – Bourgogne Rouge, Gevrey Chambertin, Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru (unspecified) and Charmes-Chambertin.
