Dugat-Py Mazoyeres-Chambertin Grand Cru AOC 2017

The family wine estate Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py is located in the wine village of Gevrey-Chambertin, near a church built in the 11th century, where the estate's wine cellars are located. The estate was named in 1994 by adding the maiden name of Bernard Dugat's wife, Joseline Py, to his surname. The team of the famous Domaine Dugat-Py consists of Bernard Dugat, his wife Joseline, and since 1996, their son Loic, who works alongside his parents both in the vineyards and in the wine cellars. Bernard Dugat purchased his first plot in 1973 and conducted his first vinification in 1975. By acquiring the best vineyards in the vicinity of Gevrey-Chambertin and gradually accumulating experience in wine production, Bernard Dugat began selling his wines to the best négociants in the region. Since then, this small estate, occupying only 10 hectares of land, has been producing exceptional high-quality wines with rich and concentrated flavors and aromas for the last 10-15 years. Moreover, Bernard Dugat is a true genius of Pinot Noir vinification. According to renowned global wine experts, Domaine Dugat-Py produces one of the longest-lived wines from the Pinot Noir grape — the best vin de garde. Even wines from Bernard Dugat's Village appellations should be consumed five years after bottling (Burgundy wines are consumed three years later). Bernard Dugat pays great attention to work in the vineyards. In 1999, as an experiment, the winemaking couple began applying biodynamic methods in the production of Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur de Roy, and in 2003 the entire estate transitioned to biodynamics. Since 2008, the vineyards of Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Chambertin Grand Cru, and part of Premier Cru have been cultivated using horses. Bernard Dugat quickly gained a reputation as a conservative winemaker. The foundation of his winemaking philosophy is minimal intervention in natural processes. The estate's goal is to achieve the fullest expression of the berry's flavor, to express the very soul of this great terroir in the wine. Bernard Dugat explains the remarkable quality of his wines as follows: ...yes, it is true that we actually live on our vineyards, working from morning till night, but if we do not know the quality problems that other Burgundy winemakers face, it is because we strive to maintain low yields from our vines, and moreover, we are fortunate to have very good, old vines. The very small area of the plot and the intentionally low yield of grapes are the reasons why the wonderful wines of Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py are produced in small batches. It is a great fortune if you find Domaine Dugat-Py wine on the wine list of an expensive restaurant or in a boutique. The quotas are scheduled long in advance, and regular customers do not change for years.