2012 Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru

Enticing aromas of ripe cherry, bilberry, floral and spice highlight this rich, supple red. There's no shortage of structure, with muscular tannins underneath. Offers an excellent cherry, smoke and mineral finish. Best from 2018 through 2028.

The 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru comes from two lieux-dits: “Les Craipillot” and “La Perriere”, the latter with more limestone soils. The nose is very well defined with superb mineralite – a clear level up from the village cru and with time there is an alluring, feminine dried rose petal scent. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins - a feminine, beautifully focused with fine tension on the finish. Poised and balletic, but just 4 barrels this year. (NM)