2005 Bernard Dugat-Py, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 95

As I’ve written before, the 2005 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru from Dugat-Py is already very expressive, bursting from the glass with notes of cherries, wild berries, dark chocolate, licorice, espresso roast and rich soil tones. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it’s broad and textural, with an ample core of fruit and a long, sapid finish. [24/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2040

Vinous 95

Saturated, bright ruby-red. Flamboyantly aromatic, wild nose features blackberry, meat, licorice, minerals, espresso and sexy oak. Like liquid silk on the palate, but with great concentration to the perfumed flavors of dark fruits, game and violet. Wonderfully classy grand cru that finishes with superb length and lift and fine-grained, utterly seamless tannins. Seems a far cry from Dugat’s more extractive, chunkier wines of the late ’80s and early ’90s. This obviously got a very soft bottling, without fining or filtration. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2008]