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Claude Dugat is a revered winemaker in Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, known for his exceptional Pinot Noir wines at Domaine Claude Dugat, a family-run estate with a cult following due to its rare, high-quality production. Founded in 1955 by Maurice Dugat, the estate operates from the historic Cellier des Dîmes, a 13th-century cellar. Spanning 6 hectares, including Grand Cru vineyards like Griotte-Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, and Charmes-Chambertin, the domaine produces ~2,000 cases annually, making its wines highly sought after. Claude, joined by his wife Marie-Thérèse and children Bertrand, Laetitia, and Jeanne, emphasizes low yields, organic farming since 2013, and minimal-intervention winemaking. Grapes are hand-harvested, fully destemmed, and aged in French oak (100% new for Grand/Premier Cru), yielding intense yet elegant wines with rich fruit, floral, spice, and mineral notes, ideal for long aging. The next generation has refined techniques, reducing oak and chaptalization for fresher profiles. While sharing Gevrey-Chambertin’s terroir with the Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges’ Cuvée Irène Noblet, Dugat’s small-scale, family-driven approach contrasts with the Hospices’ charitable model. Critics like Jasper Morris praise the wines’ finesse, cementing their status as Burgundy benchmarks.

Description:

Nose: The nose opens gradually, revealing black fruits (black cherry, dark raspberry), spices, and subtle oak notes (pencil lead, fireplace embers). With aeration, it develops complex hints of game, fur, and potpourri, though some tasters note a metallic or candied edge with air.

Taste: Medium-bodied with medium to high acidity and coarse, slightly grippy tannins that suggest further aging potential. Flavors include tangy red fruit (cherry, cranberry), floral notes, and earthy undertones (forest floor, game). Some find it thin or lacking depth, while others praise its balance and elegance for a village wine. The finish is medium, with tart orange peel and a touch of bacon grease.