Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux Saint Jacques, Domaine Dugat-Py 2009

As one would reasonably expect no matter what the character of the vintage, this is also exceptionally fresh with an elegant, layered nose of pungent minerality, red cherry and plum aromas. The minerality that is typically the hallmark of a classic Lavaut is present in abundance with dense, serious and mouth coating flavors that possess buckets of sap that buffers well the extremely firm yet ripe tannins on the magnificently long finish. A complete stunner of a 1er that is a combination of finesse and power and that should be on your short list of wines to purchase if you can find it.and have the patience to wait for it to come around. Note: vinified with 100% stems Drink: 2021+

The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques hovers on the palate with an impeccable, ethereal expression of fruit. This is all grace and elegance, but it isn’t an obvious wine, rather it is a wine that slowly seduces the palate and intellect. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2049.

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.