History

The Dugat family have been winegrowers in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation since the beginning of the 17th century. Bernard Dugat and his son, Loîc are the 12th and 13th generation to exploit the unique knowledge of wine-making and working in the vines, which has been acquired over four centuries.


Important dates :

- 1645 : Birth of Hugues Bollenot, son of Etienne Bollenot, winegrower in the Finage de Gevrey Chambertin (Gevrey Chambertin appellation).

- 1923 : Fernand Dugat marries Jeanne Bolnot, resulting in the creation of the Dugat Domaine.

- 1972 : Pierre and Michèle Dugat, (Bernard Dugat’s parents) win the prize of the Tasse d’Or, given by Alexis Lechine. Their Charmes-Chambertin won the prize for the best red Grand Cru in the 1972 vintage.

- 1975 : Bernard Dugat’s first vinification and first purchase of vines.
 

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