2018 Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin

Name : Gevrey-Chambertin
Producer : Claude Dugat
Vintage : 2018
Name : Gevrey-Chambertin
Region : Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Grape variety : Pinot Noir 

Wine characteristics:

• Dress : The dress of Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 is deep red, with garnet reflections and a certain shine that highlights his youth and concentration. This intense color suggests a structured wine rich in aromas.

• Nose : The nose is expressive and elegant, with primary aromas of ripe black fruits such as blackcurrant, black cherry, blackberry and a touch of raspberry, which are characteristic of the region of Gevrey-Chambertin. The wine also reveals complex spicy notes (black pepper, licorice) as well as more subtle touches of undergrowth, tobacco and leather. A slight vanilla wood and toasted notes bear witness to breeding in oak barrels, bringing to the whole a depth and an additional dimension.

• Mouth : On the palate, the Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 Present itself with a large structure, supported by fine and silky tannins which bring a velvety texture. The fruity is both intense and delicate, with flavors of ripe black fruits which go perfectly with the spicy and wooded shades. The acidity is present, bringing a nice freshness and a pleasant balance. The mouth is round and harmonious, with a good concentration and a feeling of depth. The length in the mouth is remarkable, with ripe fruit notes and a mineral touch.

• Length : The finish is long and persistent, marked by aromas of black fruit, spices and a slight wooded touch. The discreet minerality of this Gevrey-Chambertin gives the finish a feeling of purity and freshness. The overall balance is very successful, and the wine extends pleasantly in the mouth, offering a great promise for aging.

Conservation and childcare potential:

• THE Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 is a wine with excellent childcare potential. Although already pleasant to drink, it can improve over time. This rich and concentrated vintage can be kept during 10 to 15 years old, or even more, depending on the storage conditions.

• It is advisable to store it in a fresh and stable cellar, at a temperature between 12 ° C and 15 ° C, away from light and temperature variations to allow the wine to evolve in good conditions.

Potting and wines agreements:

• Meats : THE Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 is an excellent choice to accompany red meats, such as a grilled beef, a veal rib or duck breasts. It also goes perfectly with meats in sauce, such as a Burgundian beef or a Wine rooster.

• Refined dishes : This wine can accompany more complex dishes, such as a Mushroom risotto, of the porcini spreads or a Fruit duck salad. It also lends itself to lighter but tasty dishes, such as a Dauphinois gratin or morel pasta.

• Cheeses : THE Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 is an excellent companion for refined cheeses, such as a county refined, a Brie de Meaux, or goat cheeses. It also goes very well with parsley cheeses, like the Roquefort or the Bresse Bleu.