Dugat Py Gevrey Chambertin Cuvee Coeur de Roy TVV 2020

Winery Background and History: Domaine Dugat‑Py, with family roots stretching back to the 17th century in Gevrey‑Chambertin, has been redefined under Loïc Dugat since the mid‑1990s. Transitioning to organic and biodynamic viticulture by 2003, the estate emphasizes preservation of extremely old vines and terroir precision  .

Producer and Wine Maker: Loïc Dugat oversees everything from vineyard to bottle. Sourcing from some plots planted as early as 1910, vinification is done without cold maceration or additives. Fermentation typically includes 50% whole clusters. Wines are aged 16–18 months in neutral oak, then bottled unfined and unfiltered, with minimal sulfur. 

Vineyards and Micro Climate: The “Cœur de Roy TVV” (Très Vieilles Vignes) blends fruit from old vine holdings in Gevrey‑Chambertin—including Les Epointures, Combe du Dessus, Jouise, and Les Marchais—on clay–limestone soils. Vines range from 50 to nearly 100 years old with one parcel dating back to 1910  .

Vinification & Aging Methods: Harvested by hand; fermentation uses ambient yeasts with ~50% whole cluster. No pre‑fermentation cold soak is applied. Wine matures for approximately 16–18 months in used barrels, then is bottled unfined and unfiltered  .

Tasting Notes: Aromas of deep dark berries and floral notes, with fresh herbal spice. On the palate it shows concentrated black cherry and raspberry fruit, combined with forest floor, mineral complexity, and refined tannins balanced by lively acidity. Though rich and muscular, the wine maintains elegance and freshness  .

Food & Wine Pairing: Ideal with roast duck, game, mushroom ragout, herb‑crusted lamb, or well‑aged soft cheeses. Its intensity and structure complement richer, savory fare.

Service Methods and Temperatures: Serve at 14–16 °C in a medium‑large Burgundy glass. A gentle decant (~30 minutes) helps open the aromatics and soften tannins.

Storage and Aging Potential: This wine is structured for medium–long term cellaring. Best drinking window stretches from 2024 to at least 2035, with proper cellar conditions (~12‑14 °C, ~70% humidity).

Grape Varietals & Percentage Used: 100% Pinot Noir from massale‑selected very old vines, per AOC standards  .

ABV (Alcohol by Volume): Approximately 13.5%, typical for structured Gevrey‑Chambertin.

Scores:

• Jancis Robinson: Approx. 94/100 as reported by aggregated sources