The Bourgogne Rouge from the La Gibryotte range at Domaine Claude Dugat provides the estate's most accessible and earliest-drinking offering, drawn from holdings outside the main Gevrey-Chambertin appellation. As with all the estate's wines, even the regional bottling benefits from the low-yield viticulture and careful winemaking that defines the domaine's approach across every tier of the range: minimal new oak, careful selection and no filtration ensure a wine of genuine character despite its modest classification.

The 2023 Burgundy vintage was warm and generous across the Cote de Nuits, delivering Bourgogne-level Pinot Noir of good natural ripeness and soft tannin structure that makes the current release immediately accessible on release. For Claude Dugat's entry-level wine, the 2023's open, fruit-forward character provides excellent early-drinking appeal while the estate's typically rigorous fruit selection ensures more complexity and depth than most Bourgogne Rouge offerings at this price point.

The La Gibryotte Bourgogne Rouge serves the same commercial function for this estate as the Mortet Cuvee de Noble Souche does for Denis Mortet: it provides a legitimate entry point to the house style for buyers who cannot secure allocations of the village, premier cru or grand cru bottlings. For collectors and sommeliers building comprehensive producer-focused selections, the regional offering anchors the base of the Dugat range.

Drink now through 2028. Pair with roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom pasta or light game. Serve at 15 degrees Celsius in a broad glass.

Bright ruby. The nose is clean and fresh with red cherry, raspberry, a light earthy note and fine Gevrey spice. The palate is light-to-medium bodied with supple tannins, good acidity and a clean, pleasant finish. More depth and character than most Bourgogne Rouge; the estate's typical fruit purity comes through even at this level.