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97
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Huon Hooke
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2002
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Impressive wine indeed, a great Burgundy, loaded with personality and has a concentration and depth of flavour way above its station as a village wine, albeit a lieu-dit and from very old vines. Spicy, earthy, truffley and a touch of funk, all in harmony. Totally satisfying and in tip-top condition at 22 years of age."
- Huon Hooke
Tasting Notes
Among the ten hectares of Premiers and Grand Crus this domain has, the cuvée "Coeur de Roy" comes from one superb plot of Gevrey-Chambertin Village appellation. It is produced from ancient vines (up to 97 years old). This is a wine highly appreciated by connoisseurs for its intense blackcurrant bouquet with notes of game and liquorice. Strong, yet beautifully supple they can be aged for up to 20 years.
A true genius when it comes to vinification, Bernard Dugat acquired his first parcel in 1973, when he was only 15! Gradually, the domain grew through successive purchases of grand crus, mostly in Charmes-Chambertin and Mazis-Chambertin, but also in the village and regional appellations. The wines truly reflect the Gevrey terroir. Above all, the aim is to allow the terroir to express itself. Yields are limited in order to maximise concentration; a traditional and careful maturing in barrels (between 50 to 100% new oak) is carried out for 14 to 18 months.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity