2005 Gevrey-Chambertin, Coeur De Roy, Domaine Dugat-Py (750ml)

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Vintage: 2005
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Gevrey-Chambertin
Vineyard: Coeur De Roy
Designation: Villages
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin
Producer: Bernard Dugat-Py
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub-Region: Cote de Nuits

Tasting note: Saturated ruby-red. Superripe nose dominated by smoky oak, roasted dark fruits and chocolate. Big, rich and chocolatey, with surprising mineral lift and shape to the black fruit flavors. Finishes with big, broad tannins. I'd give this one seven or eight years of cellaring, or a few hours in a decanter. This fruit was picked late, but the potential alcohol was still a reasonable 13.3%. (92pts. Stephen Tanzer)

Tasted: Mar./Apr. 2008
Score: 92
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: A deeply pitched and slightly riper nose of cassis and spiced plum adds nuance to the intensely earthy aromas where the earth character can also be found on the rich, full and voluminous flavors that are almost opulent on the mid-palate yet the finish is borderline austere. This is a very serious effort that has a velvety texture but tightens up quickly on the backend due to the buried structure. Terrific potential here in a "built for the long haul" package that delivers amazing quality for its level. ("OUTSTANDING!") (92pts. Burghound)

Tasted: Jan. 01, 2008
Score: 92
Drink: 2015+

Tasting note: From largely 50-year-old (but some ancient) vines in parcels north of town, below Mazis, and along the route nationale, the 2005 Gevrey-Chambertin Coeur du Roi offers striking bitter black fruit concentration and marrow-like meatiness. Low-toned cassis, blackberry, black chocolate, marrow and wet stone inform a finish of striking purity and persistence, albeit in a rather somber key and wearing its extract, abundant if fine tannins, and new wood in rather obvious fashion. The rather monolithic impression on this occasion might ultimately prove deceptive. Certainly this wine's sheer raw intensity suggests a decade or more of cellaring is warranted. (91-92pts. DS, Wine Advocate)

Tasted: April. 2007
Score: 91-92
Drink: N/A