Among the great names of the Côte de Nuits, the Charmes Chambertin 2022 - Domaine Claude Dugat stands out as a masterful expression of the Charmes-Chambertin site in Gevrey-Chambertin. Here, Pinot Noir finds an ideal setting, revealing an aesthetic where precision meets sensuality. This 2022 vintage, presented in a 75 cl bottle, is aimed at enthusiasts seeking an elegant Grand Cru expression, where depth never sacrifices finesse. If you are looking for a wine that elevates the moment, complements chef-driven cuisine and leaves the memory of a great bottle with your guests, this cuvée meets that ambition with rare poise and timeless charm. It captivates through its balance, tactile presence and ability to evoke a whole palette of flavours—unostentatious, with the eloquence of the great wines of Burgundy. A demanding signature of Domaine Claude Dugat, it embodies the art of winemaking without artifice, serving the site and the purity of the grape.

Assemblage et vinification

Made entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the prestigious Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru site, this wine draws its personality from a terroir known for combining velvet and breadth. Domaine Claude Dugat favours a parcel-by-parcel approach and rigorous selection to preserve the integrity of the fruit and prioritise balance. Vinification aims for precise extraction and faithful expression of the material, with a craftsman’s sensibility. Every action is designed to preserve freshness, refine texture and lead the wine toward natural harmony. The élevage, handled with restraint and nuance, supports the wine without overpowering it, allowing aromatic depth, sapid structure and length to assert themselves freely. As a result, the cuvée reveals a clear architecture where one senses the sap of the place, the delicacy of the variety and the attentive hand of the vigneron, in service of a style as pure as it is luminous.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour: Deep ruby with bright highlights, clear and dense, announcing concentration without heaviness. The shine of the disc reflects lively vitality, a prelude to an upright palate.
• Nose: A refined bouquet where red and black fruits intertwine with subtle florals, fine spices and a hint of noble undergrowth. The ensemble gains presence with aeration, revealing a serene and perfectly integrated complexity.
• Palate: A caressing attack, a broad and precise mid-palate carried by a silky tannin grain. The structure is direct, the sap delicate, the finish long and mouthwatering, with a flavour recurrence that marks the elegance of the terroir.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru between 15 and 16°C to reveal its aromatic drive and tactile quality. A gentle decanting or aeration in the glass will showcase the depth of the bouquet while preserving the clarity of fruit. Opt for wide-bowled glasses to welcome the complexity of Pinot Noir, and choose dishes that foster a dialogue of nuance rather than force. Store your bottles in a calm, dark place to respect the wine’s natural evolution and preserve its grace. This cuvée is equally suited to table service by the bottle or a careful progressive service throughout a meal, where each course calls forth a new facet of its expression.

Accords mets et vin

• Generous aperitifs: thinly sliced ham, light gougères, sautéed mushroom toasts to highlight the precision of the fruit without masking it.
• Refined starters: delicate game terrine, parfait egg with mushrooms, fine tart of caramelised onions that complements the nose’s soft spice.
• Main courses: herb-roasted poultry, pink duck, veal fillet or mushroom risotto. Short jus and precise cooking enhance the wine’s silky texture.
• Cheeses: aged Comté, well-aged Brillat-Savarin, Epoisses served sparingly to honour the Grand Cru’s balance without overwhelming it.
• Delicate sweet finish: poached pear or a thin tart of red fruits, to conclude on delicacy and freshness.

Moments de dégustation

Domaine Claude Dugat’s Charmes-Chambertin is at home when time slows and the table becomes a theatre of flavours. It naturally accompanies occasions where conversation is dressed in elegance, and chosen moments when one celebrates the essential with restraint and intensity.

• To honour a precious occasion with a wine of discreet but unforgettable presence.
• During a gourmet dinner where each dish requests a nuanced reading of the terroir.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, a witness to an elevated Burgundy lifestyle.

Caractéristiques

• Name: Charmes Chambertin 2022, Domaine Claude Dugat
• Appellation: AOP Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape: Pinot Noir
• Volume: 75 cl