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From three small plots, the oldest 90+ years old, planted with the rows 80cm apart (14,000 vines per hectare) so always ploughed by horse. 3 new barrels out of 4. Loïc thinks that this wine is always difficult to taste young. Dense purple black with a plummy richness. Such a huge mouthful, has totally covered the acidity and most of the tannins. Fractionally more red than black fruit though fully ripe. Long gracious finish. Long enough, does i...
Wine Description
The Story
The Dugat family have been winegrowers in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation since the beginning of the 17th century. Bernard Dugat and his son, Loîc are the 12th and 13th generation to exploit the unique knowledge of wine-making and working in the vines, which has been acquired over four centuries. The Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru comes from three parcels, the largest populated by 90-year-old vines and planted at high density.
Wine Information
A masterful embodiment of Burgundian savoir-faire, the Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru 2018 du Domaine Dugat-Py is an exceptional wine.
Deeply rooted in clay-limestone soil, the old Pinot Noir vines - 70 years old on average - from which it is made give it remarkable structure and complexity.
Annual production, limited to between 800 and 1100 bottles, testifies to a meticulous approach and attention to detail. Also, since 2003, Domaine has ma...
Vintage 2018
Burgundy 2018: An ideal vintage
The 2018 vintage was unanimously greeted with satisfaction from the north of Burgundy to the south. The exceptional weather, especially during the harvest period, made it possible to obtain grapes in perfect health, allowing harvesting for almost an entire month. The first tastings before the Hospices de Beaune wine auction gave a first idea that 2018 will be a truly great year.
The vines had accumulated s...
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Average Bottle Price
2025 |
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730€ |