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Claude Dugat, Gevrey Chambertin 2005
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Bright ruby-red. Strong black cherry and chocolate aromas complicated by a hint of game. Sweet to the verge of confectionery but not over the top. This is stuffed with fruit and offers great palate coverage for a village wine. Finishes with substantial broad, round tannins and excellent length. Very impressive village wine in the making. (Incidentally, Dugat's 2005 Bourgogne rouge is unusually dense, sappy and sweet.)
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.
