La Marie is a named cuvee within the Domaine Claude Dugat range, likely drawing from a specific lieu-dit or parcel selection within the Gevrey-Chambertin village appellation that the estate identifies separately from the general Gevrey-Chambertin village bottling. The name suggests a family connection, following the tradition of naming cuvees after relatives that is common among small family domaines in Gevrey-Chambertin.

At the Gevrey-Chambertin village level, La Marie sits between the entry-level La Gibryotte Bourgogne Rouge and the premier cru, likely expressing a specific site characteristic or vine age that distinguishes it from the standard village bottling. For Domaine Claude Dugat, where every parcel is farmed and vinified with individual care, the separation of this cuvee from the general Gevrey village suggests meaningful terroir differences worth highlighting even within the same appellation classification.

The 2023 vintage at Gevrey-Chambertin produced wines of warm, accessible fruit character across the appellation, and for a named village-level cuvee from Dugat the vintage's generosity should provide both immediate appeal and sufficient structure for short-to-medium term cellaring. The estate's reputation for producing wines that significantly outperform their classification level applies as consistently to the village tier as to the grand crus.

Drink from 2026 to 2033. Pair with roast duck, mushroom risotto or light game. Decant briefly before service and serve at 15 degrees Celsius in a broad glass.

Deep ruby with a clear edge. Aromas of fresh red cherry, dried rose petal, light spice and a mineral thread from the Gevrey limestone. The palate is medium-bodied with good concentration, fine tannins and a clean, focused finish. More character and depth than the La Gibryotte Gevrey village wine; the parcel specificity of La Marie is evident.