Among the village's most coveted expressions, the Gevrey-Chambertin « La Marie » 2023 from Domaine Claude Dugat exemplifies the soul of a discreet terroir located south of Gevrey with exemplary grace. Pinot Noir finds a path to subtle elevation here, expressing precise fruit, well-judged tannins and a lithe freshness that prolongs the pleasure. The estate's patient, meticulous signature aims for balance rather than emphasis, caress rather than display. In the glass everything falls into place with fine orchestration, like a string quartet where every nuance serves the overall beauty. A wine of atmosphere as much as substance, « La Marie » 2023 addresses aesthetes of taste, those who seek the elegance of a velvety palate, the delicacy of chiselled aromas and the promise of harmonious development both at table and in the cellar.

Blend and winemaking

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir under the Gevrey-Chambertin AOC, « La Marie » highlights the purity of a site renowned for its finesse. Vineyard work, carried out with constant exacting care, prioritises fruit maturity and natural balance. In the cellar, the vinification respects the identity of the vintage, with measured extractions to preserve silkiness and aromatic precision. The ageing, handled with a light touch, seeks harmony rather than imprint, aiming to meld texture and relief without silencing the terroir's voice. The result is a red of considerable substance, clear in expression and appealing for its naturalness, uprightness and ability to converse with contemporary gastronomy.

Tasting notes

• Appearance : Bright and deep, punctuated by lively highlights that announce elegant concentration and an expressive fruit core.
• Nose : Pure and refined, combining delicate red fruits, vivid dark fruits, floral hints and a subtle touch of spice and undergrowth in a precise, airy register.
• Palate : A supple yet taut attack, silky texture, fine elongated tannins, a savoury finish that stretches the fruit into a fresh, harmonious persistence.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve this Gevrey-Chambertin at around 15–17°C in large glasses to emphasise its structure and the delicacy of the bouquet. Patient aeration, in a wide decanter or simply in the glass, allows it to open up and reveal its subtlest inflections. Store bottles quietly, away from light, in a cool, stable cellar. « La Marie » 2023 already shows obvious grace but can gain complexity after a few years of rest, when the fruit integrates further into a velvety framework with sustained freshness.

Food and wine pairings

• Aperitifs : small woodland canapés, fine charcuterie, herb puff pastries.
• Starters : poultry terrine, homemade pâté en croûte, eggs en meurette with delicate lardons.
• Main courses : roasted poultry, a cut of veal or farm-raised pork, Burgundian dishes with reduced jus and mushrooms.
• Cheeses : comté aged, brillat-savarin, époisses aged sparingly to preserve the wine's balance.
• Desserts : thin tart of red fruits with low sugar, almond biscuit with dark fruits.

Perfect occasions

The Gevrey-Chambertin « La Marie » 2023 is the ideal companion:

• To elevate a gourmet dinner where precision of technique meets the nobility of terroir.
• At a Sunday lunch centred on a roasted poultry, when time stretches with elegance.
• As a gift for an aesthete intended for a Burgundy enthusiast who values finesse over power.

Characteristics

• Name : Gevrey-Chambertin « La Marie » 2023, Domaine Claude Dugat
• Appellation : Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2023
• Grape : Pinot Noir
• Aging : careful, designed to preserve balance and aromatic finesse
• Style : elegant, precise, with a silky texture and controlled freshness
• Pairings : roasted poultry, fine meats, Burgundian cuisine
• Service : 15–17°C, aeration recommended
• Potential : enjoyable today, able to develop gracefully after a few years