2000 Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

Red cherries and hints of oak can be discerned in the nose of the light to medium-bodied 2000 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru. Fresh, pure, and well-defined, its red berry-dominated character reveals a slightly rustic edge to its otherwise long and fruity finish. It should be consumed over the next 5 years. When asked if he had a preference between the 2000s and 2001s, the self-effacing Claude Dugat responded that “I like them about the same, even though the 2000s have a roundness that particularly appeals to me.” Later in the conversation, when I commented on the firm nature of his 2001s, he said “reaching full (grape) maturity was a real problem in 2001, but these wines will soften considerably at bottling when the CO2 is removed.” Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083