The 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is wonderfully expressive. The wine literally bursts from the palate with layers of intensely perfumed fruit. This is a striking, powerful Burgundy laced with sweet red berries, roses and violets, all of which come together on a powerful, vibrant frame. The Lavaux St. Jacques finishes with bracing acidity that should allow it to age beautifully for several decades. It is a jewel of a wine from Dugat-Py. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2048.
Bernard Dugat farms 10 hectares of vineyards, 6.5 of which he and his family own outright. The Dugat-Py wines are breathtaking for their richness and depth. Despite their sheer concentration, the wines retain tons of vineyard and vintage character. These are some of the most viscerally thrilling, exciting wines I tasted on my recent trip through Burgundy. The only 2009 I wasn’t able to taste was the Pommard, which had been bottled just prior to my visit.
Importer: Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800