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Claude Dugat, Bourgogne Rouge 2023
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2023 Bourgogne Rouge has a bright and perky bouquet with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, well defined and focused. The palate is crisp and light but just attenuates a little toward the finish, leaving it a bit mean overall.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Offering up notes of sweet berries, cherries and spices, the 2023 Bourgogne is medium-bodied, bright and tangy, with a mouthwatering finish.
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.
