Dugat-Py : Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Coeur de Roy" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for the Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Coeur de Roy" 2022 from Dugat-Py

Tasting

Color
This red wine shows a deep ruby hue, consistent with Pinot Noir grown on the Côte de Nuits.

Nose
The nose opens on red fruit, ripe plum and orange zest, layered with delicate notes of rose petal and incense.

Palate
The palate is medium to full-bodied, succulent and seamless, with well-integrated tannins and a vibrant, harmonious profile.

Food and wine pairings

This wine from Dugat-Py pairs naturally with noble cuts of beef, such as a Châteaubriand with herb butter or a pan-seared rib of beef. It also matches roasted game birds, including pheasant, echoing its deep fruit and savory character.

Serving and cellaring

The Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Coeur de Roy" 2022 benefits from decanting for a few hours before serving, allowing its aromatic layers to open fully. It is best enjoyed at a serving temperature around 15°C (59°F).

Other characteristics

This cuvée reaches 13.5% alcohol by volume and is bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural texture and concentration.

A Gevrey-Chambertin Village Shaped by Old Vines and Organic Farming at Dugat-Py

The Estate

Founded in 1994, when Bernard Dugat added his wife Jocelyne Py's maiden name to his own, Domaine Dugat-Py is a family estate located in Gevrey-Chambertin, in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The property now farms around 15 to 16 hectares, divided between Grand Cru, Premier Cru and village plots in Gevrey, along with a few parcels in the Côte de Beaune. Loïc Dugat-Py, the thirteenth generation of the family, is today the estate's owner and winemaker, continuing the work begun by his father Bernard. The domaine has been certified organic since 2015.

The Vineyard

The grapes for this cuvée come from a mosaic of village-level plots within the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation, including Combe du Dessus, Les Marchais and Les Epointures. The vines grow on clay-limestone soils typical of the Côte de Nuits and range from fifty to over ninety-nine years of age, with one parcel planted in 1910. These plots have been farmed organically since 1999.

Winemaking and aging

The Gevrey-Chambertin Village "Coeur de Roy" 2022 is vinified using traditional methods before aging for 24 months in oak barrels, a duration noted on the label for this vintage. The wine is bottled without filtration to preserve its density and texture.

Grape Variety

100% pinot noir.