The 2021 Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin is a Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's most revered producers. Based in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Claude Dugat has achieved cult status among collectors for its exceptionally low yields, meticulous vineyard work and wines of remarkable concentration and longevity. Despite the domaine's small size, it is widely regarded as one of the benchmark estates of the Côte de Nuits.

The fruit is sourced from several village-level parcels within Gevrey-Chambertin, planted predominantly with old vines. Gevrey-Chambertin is often considered the most powerful of Burgundy's great villages, producing wines that combine depth, structure and dark-fruited intensity with the complexity and finesse expected of top Pinot Noir. The cooler 2021 vintage yielded small quantities of fruit but produced wines celebrated for their purity, freshness and classical balance.

The wine opens with aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and red plum, layered with notes of violet, rose petal, forest floor, spice and subtle earthy nuances. On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet remarkably concentrated, with vibrant acidity supporting a core of pure red and dark fruit. Fine-grained tannins provide structure and tension, while the old-vine fruit contributes notable depth and persistence. The finish is long, mineral-driven and exceptionally refined.

Village-level Gevrey-Chambertin from Claude Dugat is often viewed as performing well above its classification, displaying a level of intensity and ageing potential more commonly associated with Premier Cru wines. The 2021 vintage highlights the domaine's ability to produce wines of precision and terroir expression even in a challenging growing season, resulting in a beautifully balanced and age-worthy Burgundy.

"The 2021 Gevrey-Chambertin Village has a very delineated, vibrant bouquet with white tipped strawberry and cranberry aromas, cohesive with impressive vigour and finesse. The medium-bodied palate is supple on the entry, extremely well balanced, surprisingly spicy with a finish that fans out wonderfully. Simply, one of the best Gevrey Villages you will find in 2021. - Vinous