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Claude Dugat, Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru 2016
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2016 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru vies with the 2010 (a wine it resembles) as the most inherently complex, complete and age-worthy wine in this vertical tasting. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of red berries, cassis, exotic spices, rose petals and blood orange, it's full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with terrific concentration, racy acids and beautifully refined, powdery tannins. Still an infant, it will require patience to realize all of its considerable potential.
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.
