2009 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru
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The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is a totally seamless, opulent wine that caresses the palate with layers of intense fruit. Full-bodied and rich to the finish, the 1er Cru is flat-out beautiful. This authoritative Burgundy will require patience, but it is striking in is harmony. In 2009 the 1er Cru is made from parcels in Les Corbeaux and Les Perrieres, as Dugat made the decision to vinify and age the Fontenys separately in this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2024-2039. Bernard Dugat farms 10 hectares of vineyards, 6.5 of which he and his family own outright. The Dugat-Py wines are breathtaking for their richness and depth. Despite their sheer concentration, the wines retain tons of vineyard and vintage character. These are some of the most viscerally thrilling, exciting wines I tasted on my recent trip through Burgundy. The only 2009 I wasn’t able to taste was the Pommard, which had been bottled just prior to my visit. Importer: The Sorting Table, LLC, 1700 Second Street Suite 380 Napa, CA 94559 ; tel: 707-603-1466
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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(from vines in Corbeaux and Perrieres) Dark red. Wild black fruits and sweet oak on the nose, lifted by a note of menthol. Sweet and juicy, with lovely intensity to the flavors of black fruits and game. Finishes savory, vibrant and classically dry, with plenty of flavor and serious tannic spine.
100% new oak. Corbeaux, Perrières. The fruit is starting to climb out of the oak here. Very polished and zesty with real attack. Harmonious, and quite forward for Dugat-Py. (JR)
About the producer
Dugat-Py, based at the base of the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of Burgundy’s most revered producers, known for crafting Pinot Noir of incredible depth, power, and age-worthiness.