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Claude Dugat, Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru 2013
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
From a vintage that's tensile and tightly wound at this address, the 2013 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru unwinds in the glass with scents of sweet red berries and plums mingled with hints of peony, licorice and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's built around a tangy spine of acidity that's integrating nicely as the wine ages. Pure, penetrating and precise, this is a vintage that will delight Burgundy purists, but more patience is required.
Reviewed by: Antonio Galloni
The 2013 Griotte-Chambertin is one of the most sensual wines in the cellar today. There is a slight sternness to the Griotte, as there is to all the 2013s here, but at the same time, the textures show a little more generosity and overall amplitude. Citrus peel, mineral and spice overtones add brightness on the 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.
