Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Lavaut Saint-Jacques Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy
Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Lavaut Saint-Jacques Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy
An introduction to Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Lavaut Saint-Jacques Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy
Lavaux-Saint-Jacques is a Premier Cru vineyard, located slightly west of the Gevrey-Chambertin village in the acclaimed Côte de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy in eastern France. This 9.5-hectare climat is planted entirely with Pinot Noir and its wines are regarded as some of the finest Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Crus. Its location at the mouth of the small Combe de Lavaux valley affords the vineyard a southern aspect and exposure to westerly winds that both contribute to balanced grape ripening. Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux-St-Jacques displays notes of dried florals, cassis, plush dark cherry and has well-defined, peppery tannins. Medium-bodied with lush fruit, the wine has a spice and dense long finish. The domaine produces 500 to 700 bottles of this wine annually. This Burgundy is suitable for laying down for several years.
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Understanding Dugat-Py, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Lavaut Saint-Jacques Vieilles Vignes, Burgundy
Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py tends 0.14 hectares of Pinot Noir vines in Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-St-Jacques. Vines were planted in 1970 and benefit from clay-limestone soils, good drainage and organic farming methods. The winery has a minimal intervention philosophy. Only ambient yeasts are used in the fermentation and the wines are not filtered, which allows the unique terroir and the expression of each vintage to shine through. The wine undergoes is matured for 16 to 18 months in 100% new oak.