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Wine Description
The Story
Appellation: AOC Gevrey-Chambertin
Vinification: 100% destemmed. Fermentation is started immediately in concrete vats, but there is virtually no pumping over so as to avoid too tumultuous a fermentation. Grapes are punched down twice a day. Total vatting time is about two weeks after which the juice is left to settle for two days before going to barrel.
Country: France
Raw materials: 100% Pinot Noir
Average Yield: Dugat averages a maximum yield of no more than 18 hl/ha.
Region: Burgundy
Vineyard Site: 3 ha
Average Of Vineyards: 50 years old.
Duration And Aging Method: The village Gevrey is aged in a mix of 50% new oak barrels (228L) and 50% one year old oak barrels (228L) for 16-18 months. The barrels are sourced from Francois Frères.50 years old.
Alcohol Content: 13%
Vintage 2012
2012 was beset by unusual weather that didn’t spare the vines! A mild winter, spring-like March, cool spring with frosts, summer-like May, cooler, wetter June, a variable summer with heatwaves, hail and storms… Because of the cold damp spring, some of the vine flowers didn’t set and form fruit, there was millerandage (where the flowers aren’t fully fertilised and give small berries) and high pressure from mildew and odium. Temperatures went right up during the short periods, over-heating and scorching the berries. This weather caused a significant fall in yields, without, however, impacting on the quality of the grapes, as well spread out bunches with small berries guarantee concentration and intensity.
All in all, the grapes achieved good ripeness in aromas and good sugar to acidity balance. The white wines are characterised by their finesse and concentration. The reds set themselves apart with their lovely colours, ripe and silky tannins and their harmonious mouthfeel