2023 Bernard Dugat-Py Coeur du Roy Très Vieilles Vignes Gevrey Chambertin, Burgundy

Derived from very old vines in Epointures, Combe du Dessus, Jouise and Les Marchais that produce tiny shot berries, even in a vintage such as this, Dugat-Py's 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur du Roy unwinds in the glass with aromas of cassis and cherries mingled with notions of peonies and spices. Medium to full-bodied, lively and vibrant, with a fleshy core of fruit and suave tannins, it will offer an unusually broad drinking window by the standards of this concentrated, structured bottling.

91-93 points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

Some of Gevrey Chambertin's most compelling wines come from ancient vines rather than famous Premier Cru slopes. Coeur du Roy, meaning Heart of the King, is a remarkable village level cuvée drawn from exceptionally old Pinot Noir vines, some planted before the Second World War. Bernard Dugat-Py built his family's reputation on these precious vineyards, with son Loïc continuing the domaine's meticulous organic farming and traditional winemaking. The limestone rich soils of Gevrey give the wine its distinctive depth and savoury character.

Deep ruby red with brilliant crimson reflections. Black cherry, wild blackberry and ripe raspberry mingle with violets, liquorice, crushed stone and a hint of forest floor. The 2023 vintage is intensely concentrated, with finely grained tannins, vibrant acidity and an impressive mineral backbone. Rich dark fruit and earthy spice linger through a long, beautifully structured finish. A village Burgundy with genuine Premier Cru ambition.

Magnificent with roast partridge and chestnuts, venison with juniper and redcurrant, or a golden mushroom and black truffle pithivier.

Cellaring: 2029 to 2043+. A serious old vine Gevrey that deserves patience.