2010 Domaine Dugat-Py Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

The 2010 Charmes-Chambertin is a big, big wine and easily one of the most opulent Charmes of the vintage. Layers of intense blue and black fruit wrap around the palate as the wine opens up in the glass. Despite the richness of the fruit, the silkiness and finesse of the tannins comes through beautifully. The Charmes fills out in all directions as it totally conquers the palate and the senses with its sensual personality. The Charmes is two-thirds true Charmes and one-third Mazoyères. This is a great showing.

100% new oak. Contains one-third Mazoyères since 1996. 40% whole bunch. Quel couleur! Lots of vegetation in here. Interesting aromatic plants – though something more energetic than flowers. Medical herbs?! Very fine tannins. Lots of juice and matière . Dry finish for the moment. Persistent. Lots of effort in here. (JR)

(two-thirds true Charmes, one-third Mazoyeres; Dugat kept the percentage of whole clusters to 50% "to preserve the feminine side of Charmes"): Deep, saturated red with ruby tones. Complex, expressive nose melds black raspberry, chocolate, mocha, sweet spices and game. Sweet and silky for a Dugat wine, with a surprisingly pliant texture to the flavors of purple fruits, violet and licorice. Finishes with broad, substantial, gripping tannins and explosive length.