Description
🏰 【 Winery Legend: Domaine Bidault-Taupenot (Vinified by Bernard Dugat-Py) 】
This is a remarkably rare and legendary collaboration in Burgundy. While bearing the label of Domaine Bidault-Taupenot, this specific cuvée was meticulously vinified by none other than Bernard Dugat-Py, the legendary former maestro of Domaine Dugat-Py in Gevrey-Chambertin. Bernard Dugat-Py is globally revered for his uncompromising dedication to extreme low yields, old vines, and his ability to craft profound, concentrated red wines with exceptional aging potential. This 2001 vintage perfectly marries the exceptional terroir of the Les Evocelles lieu-dit with Dugat-Py's genius winemaking. Produced in microscopic quantities, it remains a highly sought-after hidden gem among serious Burgundy collectors.
🌿 【 Terroir & Winemaking 】
Les Evocelles is an outstanding micro-climate located at the northern edge of the Gevrey-Chambertin village. Situated at a higher altitude with poor, rocky limestone and clay soils, it boasts excellent drainage and is widely considered by experts to possess Premier Cru quality. The Pinot Noir grapes for this wine were sourced from a parcel of venerable old vines (Vieilles Vignes) averaging 75 years of age. Under Bernard Dugat-Py's rigorous management, the yield was drastically restricted to a mere 19 hectoliters per hectare in 2001. Following manual harvesting, the wine underwent traditional fermentation and was aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 16 to 18 months. It was bottled unfiltered to preserve its ultimate terroir expression and staggering concentration.
📅 【 Vintage Analysis & Critic Scores 】
The 2001 vintage is celebrated as a classic and outstanding year for Burgundy red wines. Following a variable summer, a cool, dry, and beautiful September allowed the Pinot Noir to achieve perfect phenolic maturity while retaining excellent acidity and tension. Gevrey-Chambertin from this vintage is noted for its structural integrity, pure fruit profiles, and tremendous aging potential. Now, over two decades later, this wine has entered its prime drinking window, offering a mesmerizing array of tertiary aromas.
🏅 Score: Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90-92/100
"Fashioned from a 75-year old parcel that yielded a measly 19 hectoliters per hectare, the 2001 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles explodes from the glass with chocolate-covered black cherries, blueberries, and jammy blackberry aromas. This concentrated, medium-bodied wine slathers the palate with incessant layers of sweet, intense fruit. Lush, juicy blackberries, dark cherries, spices, and mocha can be found throughout this outstanding offering's character as well as in its exceptionally long finish."
Translation: 這款 2001 年份的熱夫雷-香貝丹伊維澤園紅酒，源自樹齡高達 75 年、每公頃產量僅 19 百公升的老藤地塊。它從杯中爆發出覆滿巧克力的黑櫻桃、藍莓和果醬般的黑莓香氣。這款酒體中等、極度濃郁的佳釀，以源源不絕的甜美強烈果香覆蓋味蕾。豐沛多汁的黑莓、黑櫻桃、香料和摩卡咖啡的風味，貫穿了這款傑作的整體特質，並一直延伸至其極為悠長的餘韻之中。
🍷 【 Tasting Notes 】
👃 Aroma: Explodes from the glass with deep, concentrated notes of ripe black cherries, wild blackberries, and blueberries. With aeration, it reveals a complex bouquet of mocha, dark chocolate, baking spices, and mature notes of truffles and forest floor (sous-bois).
👅 Palate: Medium to full-bodied, muscular, and incredibly concentrated. Over two decades of aging have resolved the once-firm tannins into a velvety, seamless texture. The vibrant acidity perfectly supports the multi-layered, sweet dark berry flavors.
✨ Finish: Exceptionally long and powerful, leaving a lasting impression of crushed stones, subtle smoke, and earthy truffles.
🍽️ 【 Serving Guidelines 】
🌡️ Temperature: 16°C to 18°C
⌛ Decanting: 45 minutes in the bottle to allow the mature aromas to gently awaken
⏳ Drinkability: Now until 2030 (at its absolute peak)
🍴 Food Pairing: Roast duck breast, truffle mushroom risotto, classic Boeuf Bourguignon, or aged Comté cheese
💬 【 Manager's Pick 】
⚡ This incredibly rare Domaine Bidault-Taupenot, masterfully vinified by the legendary Bernard Dugat-Py, is a true hidden gem for serious Burgundy collectors! The 2001 vintage is an absolute classic for Burgundy reds. Combined with Dugat-Py's signature style and a microscopic yield of just 19 hl/ha, this village wine delivers Grand Cru level concentration and explosive power. It is currently drinking at its absolute peak, showing incredible notes of black cherries and truffles. It’s an ultra-rare find that no Burgundy aficionado should miss! ⚡
⚠️ 【 Disclaimer 】 The above information is for reference only. Actual tasting experiences may vary depending on storage conditions and personal preferences. We strive for accurate data, but please refer to official releases for final confirmation.
