Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Fonteny, Burgundy
Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Fonteny, Burgundy
An introduction to Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Fonteny, Burgundy
Fonteny is a Premier Cru climat found in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation of the iconic Côte de Nuits sub-region in eastern France’s Burgundy region. The vineyard is found between the village of Gevrey-Chambertin itself and the Grand Cru hill further south where some of Burgundy’s top climats are situated. Owing to its northeast aspect, wines from Fonteny are made in a slightly leaner style than its counterparts in sunnier Burgundy vineyards. The Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Fonteny shows spicy dark fruit with appealing saline notes and a wash of minerality. It has a rich palate balanced by good acidity and firm tannins from new oak. Tim Atkin MW awarded its 2018 vintage 98-points. Wines from Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py are renowned for their age-worthiness, and their Gevrey Chambertin Fonteny is no exception. It can be approachable young after careful decanting. The domaine produces 500 bottles of this Burgundy annually.
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Understanding Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Fonteny, Burgundy
The Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Fonteny features organically farmed fruit from Pinot Noir vines with an average age of 50 years. Grapes are vinified 60% to 70% whole cluster to achieve judicious tannic structure. The domaine focuses on minimal interventionist winemaking to promote unique terroir and vintage expression. Ambient yeasts and no filtration further deepen the distinction of each wine. This Burgundy sees 18 to 20 months in 100% new oak for a refined, age-worthy structure.