2023 Gevrey Chambertin Coeur du Roi Vieilles Vignes
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Vines aged 50–115 years and certified organic. Four plots spread over 3 ha, one of which is very close to Clos St-Jacques. According to Loïc Dugat, the biggest challenge with very old vines is achieving both concentration and freshness. 75% whole bunch, 20% new oak. Cask sample. Mid crimson, stony fresh dark-red and dark fruit. Immense fruit purity, so much freshness and finesse. A little more stemmy than the Coeur de Roy, peppery, too. Tight, fresh, super-fine tannins. An elegant beauty. Serious, fine-boned and a little closed but with great potential. Cool grip on the finish adds to the freshness. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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Derived from very old vines in Epointures, Combe du Dessus, Jouise and Les Marchais that produce tiny shot berries, even in a vintage such as this, Dugat-Py's 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur du Roy unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis and cherries mingled with notions of peonies and spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit and suave tannins, it will offer an unusually broad drinking window by the standards of this concentrated, structured bottling.
About the producer
Dugat-Py, based at the base of the Combe de Lavaux in Gevrey-Chambertin, stands as one of Burgundy’s most revered producers, known for crafting Pinot Noir of incredible depth, power, and age-worthiness.