Claude Dugat is widely considered to be one of Burgundy’s very best producers. Not only is his estate tiny, at less than five hectares, but his typical yields of 18 hectolitres per hectare are also tiny – less than half the average for Burgundy. While he may produce the same numbers of grapes as his neighbours, the berries are half the size. Claude’s attention to detail extends to knowing each individual vine in his vineyard, which he tends personally, with his horse. Given this extreme micro-production and attention to detail, as well as Claude’s holdings in some of Gevrey’s finest vineyards, it’s perhaps not surprising that the wines show a virtually unparalleled natural intensity of fruit, making them hugely sought-after.
