2023 Bourgogne Rouge, Domaine Claude Dugat

• Style: Elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir
• Taste: Red cherry, raspberry, violet, mineral spine, silken tannins
• Food: Roast dinners, poultry, mushrooms, cured meats, pasta
• Occasion: Date night, gifting
• Serve: Lightly chilled, 12.5% ABV

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Delicate red cherry and raspberry float above a mineral spine, with violet and spice threading through. The palate is supple and alive, with silken tannins and natural acidity that mark the finest cool-climate expression. At 12.5% alcohol, this Pinot Noir refuses to shout but rewards careful attention, offering rare freshness and enough structure to age gracefully yet enough immediacy to drink now.

The Winery — Domaine Claude Dugat

Established in 1955 in Gevrey-Chambertin, this small family operation is now led by Claude and Marie-Thérèse's children across six hectares of sustainably farmed vineyards. The domaine employs no fertilisers or herbicides, instead practising a light-touch philosophy with continuous hand monitoring. Ripeness is determined solely by taste rather than lab analysis, ensuring wines always retain their signature freshness. The 2023 vintage reflects this discipline: despite challenging July hail and unpredictable weather, careful selection, cold soak, and wild-yeast fermentation followed by 14 months in new French oak delivered tremendous depth, with concentration and intensity derived from old vines and low yields.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Serve lightly chilled alongside roasted chicken, creamy goat cheese, braised beef, mushroom dishes, or cured meats—this wine harmonises beautifully with the textures and flavours of classic table fare. The entry-level Burgundy category rarely offers this calibre of purity and restraint. Whether you're planning an intimate date night or seeking a thoughtful gift that reflects terroir and sustainability, this expression sits proudly alongside the finest Burgundy selections. Explore more Pinot Noir from France to discover the spectrum this singular region offers.