The 2023 La Gibryotte Gevrey-Chambertin by Claude Dugat is an outstanding village-level Pinot Noir that reflects the elegance and precision of the Dugat family while offering exceptional value. Produced under the La Gibryotte label from carefully selected parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin, it captures the appellation’s hallmark balance of ripe fruit, mineral depth and refined structure. The warm yet well-balanced 2023 vintage has resulted in a wine of immediate charm, without sacrificing the concentration and age-worthiness expected from this celebrated Côte de Nuits village.
The bouquet is expressive and beautifully layered, opening with aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and red plum, complemented by notes of violet, liquorice, forest floor and a subtle touch of baking spice. Gentle hints of graphite, crushed stone and finely integrated oak add further complexity. The palate is medium-bodied, silky and vibrant, with a core of juicy red and dark berry fruit supported by fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. A savoury mineral thread and delicate spice build through the mid-palate, leading to a long, focused finish that is both energetic and elegantly persistent.
Approachable in its youth thanks to the generosity of the 2023 vintage, this wine also possesses the structure to reward medium-term cellaring. Enjoy from 2027–2036 as it develops greater complexity, revealing notes of dried flowers, woodland undergrowth and truffle. A superb companion to roast duck, herb-crusted pork, grilled quail, mushroom risotto and mature soft cheeses.
