Domaine Bernard Dugat-Py, Chassagne-Montrachet 1-er Cru "Morgeot"

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Delicious wine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Morgeot" from Domain Bernard Dugas-PI is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in Burgundy the vineyard of Montrachet Premier Cru, located near the village of Chassagne. The name "Montrachet" was attached to the name of the village of Chassagne later as the famous Montrachet vineyard lies partly in its territory. Chassagne name means "landscape with oaks" and Montrachet — "naked mountain". Favorable combination of natural factors — climate polusredizemnomorsky, limestone and clay soils with stony subsoils, southwest-facing slopes, allowed to grow amazing grapes and to one of the great white wines of Burgundy. The average age of the vines from which the remarkable cuvée Chassagne-Montrachet, is 65. Wine is not subjected to filtration and purification, vinification is made without a single intervention, so Burgundy were clean, colorful and seductive. The wine is aged for 18-20 months in new oak barrels. The annual production capacity is only 700-900 bottles. Wine "Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot" — long-term storage, but it can be consumed young, it is only necessary to decant a few hours before serving.Family wine estate Domaine Bernard Dugas-PI is located in the wine village of Gevrey-Chambertin, close to the Church, built in the XI century in the basement where is located wine cellar management. The name of the estate was given in 1994 by joining the names of Bernard Dugas maiden name of his wife Jocelyne PI. The command of the famous Domaine Dugat-Py are Bernard Dugas, his wife Jocelyne, and in 1996 they were joined by son loïc, working side by side with parents and in the vineyards and in the wine cellars.His first plot Bernard Dugas bought in 1973, and the first vinification was carried out in 1975. Acquiring the best vineyards around Gevrey-Chambertin and gradually accumulating experience in the production of wines, Bernard Dugas began to sell his wine to the best merchants in the region. Since this is a small farm, which occupies only 10 ha of land over the past 10-15 years produces exceptional quality wines with rich and concentrated flavor and aroma. In addition, Bernard Dugas is a real genius vinification of Pinot Noir. According to world-famous wine experts, Domain Dugas-PI produces one of the most long-living wines from Pinot Noir — the best "vin de garde" (French for "wine storage"). Even the wine appellation of the Village of Bernard Dugas, not to mention his crew, should be drunk within 5 years after bottling (Burgundy wine drink in 3 years). Great attention to Bernard Dugas work in the vineyards. In 1999 as an experiment-wife winemakers started to apply biodynamic methods in the production of Gevrey-Chambertin "Coeur de Roy", and in 2003, the farm switched to biodynamics. Since 2008, the vineyards of Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, Chambertin Grand Cru and Premier Cru part of the treated horses. Bernard Dugas quickly gained a reputation as "conservative" winemaker. The Foundation of his winemaking philosophy is minimal intervention in natural processes. The purpose of the economy is to achieve the fullest possible expression of the taste of berries, the wine Express the soul of this great terrara. Bernard Dugas explains the amazing quality of its wines in the following way: "...Yes, it's true that we actually "live" in our vineyards, working from morning till evening, but if we do not know the quality problems that others experience the wine of Burgundy, it is because we try to maintain low yields of our vines, and we also had the good fortune to have a very good old vine."Very small square footage and intentionally low yields of grapes — the reasons for the remarkable wines of the Domain Bernard Dugas PI produced in small batches. Great luck if you find the wine Domaine Dugat-Py in the wine list of an expensive restaurant or boutique. Quotas are planned for a long time to come, and the regulars does not change over the years.

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