Claude Dugat

Claude Dugat is a small family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin that has been making some of Burgundy's most refined Pinot Noirs since 1955. Today, the estate spans just six hectares and is run by the founders' three children: Bertrand, Laetitia and Jeanne. What sets Claude Dugat apart is their refusal to compromise on ripeness or yield—they pick by taste alone, never by the calendar, which keeps their wines taut and fresh where others might be overripe. All fruit undergoes destemming before concrete-tank fermentation, followed by barrel aging without fining or filtering. This is transparent, honest winemaking that lets Gevrey-Chambertin speak for itself.

About Claude Dugat

This small family operation was established in 1955 by Claude and his wife Marie-Thérèse. Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, the domaine remains under the stewardship of their three children: Bertrand, Laetitia and Jeanne. The domaine practises sustainable viticulture, using no fertilisers or herbicides and maintaining a light touch in the vineyard. This philosophy extends to the harvest: grapes are assessed for optimal maturity through sensory evaluation rather than chemical testing, ensuring wines retain their signature freshness and never become flabby or over-extracted.

In the winery, the entire crop is destemmed before being fermented in concrete vessels, allowing the team to control tannin and colour extraction through gentle punch downs. After fermentation, the wines move into barrels for malolactic fermentation and age for at least 12 months in oak. Critically, they are bottled without fining or filtering—the wines become naturally clear after two winters in the domaine's cellar. This hands-off approach, combined with old vines and strict low yields, produces wines with excellent concentration and intensity. Even the Bourgogne Rouge, which comes from vines in Gevrey-Chambertin itself, performs well above its appellation weight, tasting more like a serious village wine than an entry-level Burgundy.

Claude Dugat Wines in Our Collection

We stock both the Bourgogne Rouge and the Gevrey-Chambertin across recent vintages.

For those seeking more depth, the 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin (90pts Tim Atkin, 91pts) delivers savory, classic Pinot Noir with the structure and ageing potential you expect from the appellation. Both wines sit at the heart of what makes Claude Dugat special: purity of fruit, structural precision, and the confidence to let the vineyard show through without heavy-handed winemaking.

Food Pairing

The Bourgogne Rouge works well with lighter dishes—roasted chicken, duck confit, or mushroom risotto. The Gevrey-Chambertin has enough structure for richer fare: beef Bourguignon, aged cheeses, or game birds. Both wines' freshness and low alcohol make them equally at home with simple bistro fare as with more formal dining. The key is avoiding over-spiced or heavily smoked dishes that would mask the delicate fruit.

Why does Claude Dugat not use fertilisers or herbicides?

The domaine practises sustainable viticulture to maintain vine health and soil integrity. This approach, combined with low yields and careful hand management, produces wines with excellent concentration and freshness.

Why are the wines bottled without fining or filtering?

This preserves the wine's natural character and complexity. The wines become naturally clear after two winters in the domaine's cellar, allowing them to develop and settle naturally without manipulation.

How is harvest timing decided at Claude Dugat?

By taste alone, never by lab analysis. The domaine picks when grapes are just ripe enough, maintaining signature freshness and avoiding over-ripeness that heavier producers might chase.

Who makes Claude Dugat wines?

Claude Dugat was founded in 1955 by Claude and Marie-Thérèse in Gevrey-Chambertin. Today their three children—Bertrand, Laetitia, and Jeanne—run this six-hectare family domaine.

What style of wine does Claude Dugat make?

Claude Dugat makes Pinot Noir: light, perfumed Bourgogne Rouge and savory, classic Gevrey-Chambertin. The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin scored 92 points. Wines are destemmed, fermented in concrete, aged in barrel, and bottled unfiltered.

How much does Claude Dugat wine cost?

Claude Dugat wines range between £62.65 and £139.05. Bourgogne Rouge costs £62–72, while Gevrey-Chambertin ranges from £115–139.