France
The vast and diverse wine regions of France, each with its own unique terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking techniques, are a treasure trove.
In Bordeaux, the birthplace of some of the world's most iconic wines, esteemed vineyards such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Haut-Brion produce exceptional red wines, showcasing the art of blending Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec. The region is also renowned for its exquisite white wines, with vineyards like Château d'Yquem and Domaine de Chevalier producing legendary sweet wines.
Moving to Burgundy, the vineyards of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and Domaine Armand Rousseau capture the essence of the region's revered terroir, crafting exquisite red wines from the Pinot Noir grape. Meanwhile, Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Coche-Dury are celebrated for their world-class white wines, predominantly made from Chardonnay.
The Champagne region, known for its sparkling wines, boasts illustrious houses such as Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Moët & Chandon, as well as grower-producers like Pierre Péters and Jacques Selosse. These vineyards create exceptional sparkling wines using the traditional method, offering a symphony of delicate bubbles, elegant flavors, and vibrant acidity.
In the Rhône Valley, iconic vineyards like Chapoutier, E. Guigal, and Château de Beaucastel produce remarkable red wines in the northern appellations of Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie, and Cornas, showcasing the elegance and power of Syrah. Further south, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is celebrated for its rich and full-bodied red blends, with Château Rayas and Clos des Papes leading the way.
In Alsace, vineyards such as Domaine Zind-Humbrecht and omaine Trimbach craft exquisite white wines, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, expressing the region's unique terroir and varietal character.
These are just a few highlights among the diverse array of wines that France offers. From the Loire Valley's crisp whites and elegant reds to the Languedoc-Roussillon's bold and robust wines, each region presents its own vinous treasures.
France
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€1,393.68 |
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Burghound (93)Outstanding. A more restrained nose requires some aggressive swirling to reveal its aromas of poached plum, black raspberry, violet and anise. The suave, caressing and succulent medium-bodied flavors brim with sappy dry extract as well as minerality on the beautifully lengthy finish that flashes focused power. Excellent development potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€2,662.38 |
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Burghound (94)This more elegant than the Lavaut with its ripe and attractively layered nose of markedly ripe black cherry, floral, warm earth and a panoply of spice elements. There is superb richness, size and weight to the concentrated, velvety and seductively textured broad-shouldered flavors that conclude in a phenomenally persistent finish that is supported by very firm tannins. This is a powerful and robust Charmes that is certainly bigger and richer than the Lavaut but it doesn't have quite the same underlying tension. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€434.35 |
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Vinous (94-96)Another dark, mysterious wine, the 2012 Charmes-Chambertin is laced with dark red plum, smoke, incense and savory/floral notes. The flavors are rich, round and layered, adding to a sense of simply impeccable balance and pure texture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (DC) |
Inc. TAX
€3,456.72 |
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Decanter (97)The Dugat-Py family have nearly 1ha of Charmes-Chambertin, divided two-thirds to one between Charmes itself and Mazoyères. Picked early, this is a serious, textured, wild-herb-scented wine, beautifully crafted to combine structure with fruit weight, supported by acidity and adroitly handled new wood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€5,088.72 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Offering up aromas of cherries, wild berries, licorice and loamy soil that only hint at the aromatic range to come with a little bottle age, the 2018 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is full-bodied, layered and sumptuous, its deep and multidimensional core fruited by rich but refined tannins and lively balancing acids, concluding with a long, beautifully defined finish. This is a serious, concentrated Charmes that—as I wrote last year—fully vindicates Loïc Dugat-Py's decision to harvest early, as well as his move to a reduced percentage of new oak (only 66%) for this cuvée. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€3,912.72 |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€3,180.72 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€5,626.54 |
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Burghound (92-95)Here the more reticent nose isn’t as elegant though it is more complex with its layered blend of red and dark pinot fruit, anise and discreet earth and floral wisps. The supple and highly seductive medium weight flavors possess excellent depth and persistence on the mildly austere finale. This is already appealing and several years of cellaring should only enhance its attractiveness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€4,732.78 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2022 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru reveals the same seriousness it displayed in barrel. Unwinding in the glass with notes of cherries, dark berries, orange zest and petals, it's full-bodied, layered and enveloping, built around a chassis of sweet, powdery tannins and animated by lively acids. While this is generally the domaine's most immediate grand cru, the 2022 will nevertheless demand a bit of patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€740.17 |
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From the esteemed house of Bernard Dugat-Py, the Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 is an alluring and exquisite Burgundy. Dugat-Py's mastery is manifest in this wine, crafted with grapes sourced from impressively ancient vines, "Tres Vieilles Vignes", ensuring intensity of flavours. The wine undergoes meticulous production, hand-picked at optimum ripeness, aged in oak barrels with minimal filtration to preserve its natural charisma. This cherished vineyard, located in the prominent region of Chorey-les-Beaune, exudes opulence, complete with an aroma of ripe fruit and ornate earthy properties, providing an enriched, deep texture. Bernard Dugat-Py is renowned globally for crafting exceptional Burgundies and Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 is no exception. Its majesty will evolve over time, appealing to collectors. Invest in a bottle of Bernard Dugat-Py Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 to experience a distinct expression of fine Burgundian terroir and enjoy a wine that truly delights the connoisseur's palette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,790.72 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Another highlight of the range this year is the 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques, a beautifully vibrant, penetrating wine that will likely prove almost immortal. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of rose petals, exotic spices, orange zest and sweet wild berries, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a seamless, integrated profile and a racy spine of acidity that carries though the long, penetrating finish. The only missing ingredient is time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,644.72 |
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Vinous (92-94)Dark red. Restrained but pure aromas of blackberry, currant, minerals and spices, complicated by a whiff of fresh blood. Densely packed and layered, with lovely finesse and minerality for this cuvee. Finishes spicy, sweet and long, with considerable dusty tannins and a whiff of black licorice. This is balanced to offer early appeal but has the juicy concentration and backbone to age well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€1,405.68 |
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Burghound (92-94)Here the more expressive nose is quite floral and high-toned with its mélange of red currant, pomegranate and soft earth scents. Once again there is excellent mid-palate density to the sleek, intense and powerful flavors that flash fine detail and minerality on the mildly austere, complex and strikingly long finish. This is a classic Champeaux of power and grace though one that is also clearly constructed to age for years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,444.49 |
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Vinous (90-92)(a blend of 50- and 90-year-old vines, according to Dugat; 80% vendange entier; this and the following 2013s are aging in 100% new barrels): Deep red with ruby tones. Blueberry, blackberry and licorice on the nose, along with a fresh note of menthol. Clearly tighter and more backward than the Evocelles; less minerally but more peppery. No shortage of power or thrust here. Finishes with a tougher tannic spine that will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€2,412.72 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle confirms all the promise it showed from barrel and ranks among the highlights of this year's collection chez Dugat-Py. Bursting with aromas of cassis, blackberries, smoked meats, truffles and loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety but incisive, simultaneously impressively concentrated and stimulatingly vibrant, concluding with a long and sapid finish. This is the finest Petite Chapelle that I can remember tasting at this address. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€2,881.68 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1er Cru was picked on the first day of harvest, along with the Charmes-Chambertin and Mazoyères. Containing 50% whole bunch, it is very perfumed on the nose, the most floral of Dugat-Py’s Premier Crus, but thankfully the gushing violet and peony aromas do not obscure the fruit expression. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, more understated than I anticipated after the aromatics. This ends up a streamlined Petite Chapelle of wonderful delineation and salinity (though maybe the Champeaux has a little more complexity overall at this early juncture). Not so Petite! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,596.37 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle has once again turned out especially well this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark wild berries, licorice, lilac blossom and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, ample and layered, with terrific concentration, lively acids and beautifully refined tannins, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
In Bond
€1,140.00 |
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Burghound (93)Outstanding. A more restrained nose requires some aggressive swirling to reveal its aromas of poached plum, black raspberry, violet and anise. The suave, caressing and succulent medium-bodied flavors brim with sappy dry extract as well as minerality on the beautifully lengthy finish that flashes focused power. Excellent development potential here. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (BH) |
In Bond
€2,200.00 |
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Burghound (94)This more elegant than the Lavaut with its ripe and attractively layered nose of markedly ripe black cherry, floral, warm earth and a panoply of spice elements. There is superb richness, size and weight to the concentrated, velvety and seductively textured broad-shouldered flavors that conclude in a phenomenally persistent finish that is supported by very firm tannins. This is a powerful and robust Charmes that is certainly bigger and richer than the Lavaut but it doesn't have quite the same underlying tension. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
€358.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)Another dark, mysterious wine, the 2012 Charmes-Chambertin is laced with dark red plum, smoke, incense and savory/floral notes. The flavors are rich, round and layered, adding to a sense of simply impeccable balance and pure texture. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (DC) |
In Bond
€2,860.00 |
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Decanter (97)The Dugat-Py family have nearly 1ha of Charmes-Chambertin, divided two-thirds to one between Charmes itself and Mazoyères. Picked early, this is a serious, textured, wild-herb-scented wine, beautifully crafted to combine structure with fruit weight, supported by acidity and adroitly handled new wood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€4,220.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Offering up aromas of cherries, wild berries, licorice and loamy soil that only hint at the aromatic range to come with a little bottle age, the 2018 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is full-bodied, layered and sumptuous, its deep and multidimensional core fruited by rich but refined tannins and lively balancing acids, concluding with a long, beautifully defined finish. This is a serious, concentrated Charmes that—as I wrote last year—fully vindicates Loïc Dugat-Py's decision to harvest early, as well as his move to a reduced percentage of new oak (only 66%) for this cuvée. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (BH) |
In Bond
€3,240.00 |
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Burghound (96)A markedly floral nose is quite pretty with its array of earth, liqueur-like dark berries and lovely spice wisps. There is again outstanding volume to the beautifully textured large-scaled flavors that exude a bracing salinity on the sneaky long and well-balanced if overtly austere finale that displays absolutely stunning length. Here too plenty of patience will be required. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,630.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Aromas of dark cherries, licorice, peonies and sweet spices, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak, introduce the 2020 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, a full-bodied, ample and satiny wine that's fleshy and gourmand, its sweet, powdery tannins entirely concealed in an enveloping core of vibrant fruit. Such is its underlying substance and incipient complexity, however, that I suspect its immediate charm is deceptive. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-95 (BH) |
In Bond
€4,665.00 |
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Burghound (92-95)Here the more reticent nose isn’t as elegant though it is more complex with its layered blend of red and dark pinot fruit, anise and discreet earth and floral wisps. The supple and highly seductive medium weight flavors possess excellent depth and persistence on the mildly austere finale. This is already appealing and several years of cellaring should only enhance its attractiveness. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95+ (WA) |
In Bond
€3,920.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95+)The 2022 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru reveals the same seriousness it displayed in barrel. Unwinding in the glass with notes of cherries, dark berries, orange zest and petals, it's full-bodied, layered and enveloping, built around a chassis of sweet, powdery tannins and animated by lively acids. While this is generally the domaine's most immediate grand cru, the 2022 will nevertheless demand a bit of patience. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€597.00 |
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From the esteemed house of Bernard Dugat-Py, the Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 is an alluring and exquisite Burgundy. Dugat-Py's mastery is manifest in this wine, crafted with grapes sourced from impressively ancient vines, "Tres Vieilles Vignes", ensuring intensity of flavours. The wine undergoes meticulous production, hand-picked at optimum ripeness, aged in oak barrels with minimal filtration to preserve its natural charisma. This cherished vineyard, located in the prominent region of Chorey-les-Beaune, exudes opulence, complete with an aroma of ripe fruit and ornate earthy properties, providing an enriched, deep texture. Bernard Dugat-Py is renowned globally for crafting exceptional Burgundies and Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 is no exception. Its majesty will evolve over time, appealing to collectors. Invest in a bottle of Bernard Dugat-Py Chorey-les-Beaune Tres Vieilles Vignes 2021 to experience a distinct expression of fine Burgundian terroir and enjoy a wine that truly delights the connoisseur's palette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96+ (WA) |
In Bond
€2,305.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96+)Another highlight of the range this year is the 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques, a beautifully vibrant, penetrating wine that will likely prove almost immortal. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of rose petals, exotic spices, orange zest and sweet wild berries, it's full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a seamless, integrated profile and a racy spine of acidity that carries though the long, penetrating finish. The only missing ingredient is time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,350.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)Dark red. Restrained but pure aromas of blackberry, currant, minerals and spices, complicated by a whiff of fresh blood. Densely packed and layered, with lovely finesse and minerality for this cuvee. Finishes spicy, sweet and long, with considerable dusty tannins and a whiff of black licorice. This is balanced to offer early appeal but has the juicy concentration and backbone to age well. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
In Bond
€1,150.00 |
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Burghound (92-94)Here the more expressive nose is quite floral and high-toned with its mélange of red currant, pomegranate and soft earth scents. Once again there is excellent mid-palate density to the sleek, intense and powerful flavors that flash fine detail and minerality on the mildly austere, complex and strikingly long finish. This is a classic Champeaux of power and grace though one that is also clearly constructed to age for years. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,180.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)(a blend of 50- and 90-year-old vines, according to Dugat; 80% vendange entier; this and the following 2013s are aging in 100% new barrels): Deep red with ruby tones. Blueberry, blackberry and licorice on the nose, along with a fresh note of menthol. Clearly tighter and more backward than the Evocelles; less minerally but more peppery. No shortage of power or thrust here. Finishes with a tougher tannic spine that will require patience. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,990.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle confirms all the promise it showed from barrel and ranks among the highlights of this year's collection chez Dugat-Py. Bursting with aromas of cassis, blackberries, smoked meats, truffles and loamy soil, it's medium to full-bodied, velvety but incisive, simultaneously impressively concentrated and stimulatingly vibrant, concluding with a long and sapid finish. This is the finest Petite Chapelle that I can remember tasting at this address. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€2,380.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Petite Chapelle 1er Cru was picked on the first day of harvest, along with the Charmes-Chambertin and Mazoyères. Containing 50% whole bunch, it is very perfumed on the nose, the most floral of Dugat-Py’s Premier Crus, but thankfully the gushing violet and peony aromas do not obscure the fruit expression. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, more understated than I anticipated after the aromatics. This ends up a streamlined Petite Chapelle of wonderful delineation and salinity (though maybe the Champeaux has a little more complexity overall at this early juncture). Not so Petite! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€1,320.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Petite Chapelle has once again turned out especially well this year. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark wild berries, licorice, lilac blossom and vine smoke, it's full-bodied, ample and layered, with terrific concentration, lively acids and beautifully refined tannins, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. |
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