Gevrey-Chambertin - 2018 - Claude Dugat - 0,75L

A powerful and refined Pinot Noir from one of the most respected domaines of the Côte de Nuits.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Gevrey-Chambertin
• Producer: Claude Dugat
• Vintage: 2018
• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Region: Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
• Ageing: Aged in oak barrels with a well-balanced proportion of new oak

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep red with garnet highlights, bright and concentrated
• Nose: Expressive and layered, with ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry), black pepper, liquorice, underbrush, leather, and tobacco. Subtle vanilla and toasted notes from oak ageing are beautifully integrated
• Palate: Velvety and structured, with fine, firm tannins, fresh acidity, and generous density. Intense fruit harmonises with spice, noble oak, and discreet minerality
• Finish: Long and elegant, marked by lingering black fruit, refined oak nuances, and a sense of purity and depth

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Grilled beef fillet, duck breast, veal chop
• 🍲 Coq au vin, beef bourguignon
• 🍄 Porcini risotto, morel pasta, gratin dauphinois
• 🧀 Aged Comté, Brie de Meaux, aged goat cheese, Bleu de Bresse

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Structured and expressive, Claude Dugat’s 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin can be enjoyed today after decanting, but will gain complexity with time. Ageing potential: 10 to 15 years or more, depending on proper storage (12–15°C, away from light and temperature fluctuations).

🌡 Serving Temperature

16–17°C, decant for 1 to 2 hours if consumed young.

🏰 About Domaine Claude Dugat

Located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Claude Dugat is one of Burgundy’s most iconic estates. Renowned for its precision, deep respect for terroir, and low production volume, Claude Dugat delivers here a pure, concentrated yet subtle wine — a faithful expression of the noble character of the appellation.