2012 Domaine Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 93
(a blend of Fontenys, Corbeaux and Perrieres; vinified with 50% whole clusters): Deep ruby-red. Aromas of cassis, blackberry, licorice, violet and spices. Juicy, imploded and tightly wound, but with lovely purity and sweetness already showing. This is not yet demonstrating much personality but has the energy and length to suggest it will repay cellaring.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: January/February 2014Wine Advocate | Rating: 93
As usual, the 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru is a blend of 'Fontenyƒ?_, 'Corbeauxƒ?_ and 'Perrieresƒ?_, raised entirely in new wood and includes 60-70% whole cluster. It has a tightly wound bouquet, the new oak prominent at the moment and masking the terroir expression. The palate has a core of sweet, ripe, citrus-fresh fruit that is very well delineated. The palate certainly carries the oak well, allowing opulent ripe cassis and blackcurrant fruit to flourish before retreating towards a welcome, quite linear finish. The final impression is that this premier cru is backward, despite the generosity of the nose, and deserves several years to show its best. Good potential though.Author: Neal Martin
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Collector Data For This Wine
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