Roman historian Pliny the Elder tells us that Gevrey Chambertin was the first part of Burgundy to be exploited for winemaking, ancient vineyards have been unearthed which date back to the 1st Century BC. The Dugat family arrrived somewhat later during the seventeenth century, they are respected by an elite peerage of vignerons for the uncompromising standards of excellence which they bring to the wines of Cote-d'Or. This artisanal and meticulous Domaine retains three precious blocks of vine, immediately adjacent to the finest vineyards in Gevrey Chambertin.
