Claude Dugat, Gevrey-Chambertin 2005 Napa Valley A blend of 40% Cabernet

A blend of 40% Cabernet Franc and 60% Merlot

herbaceous

The 2007 Cecubo is drop-dead gorgeous

Eric Asimov

Medium plus weight

Claude Dugat, Gevrey-Chambertin 2005 Napa Valley A blend of 40% Cabernet0. 5cm; lightly torn labels 91 points Vinous Deep red ruby. Superripe aromas of cherry, raspberry and licorice. Dense, lush and sweet, with superb depth of black raspberry and smoked meat flavor for a village wine. As ripe and rich as this rather massive wine is, sound acidity keeps it from going over the top. Finishes with serious tannins that are currently hidden by the wine's fruit. "It's a vintage that imposes itself," notes Dugat. (ST) (3 2008)