Dugat-Py

Très Vieilles Vignes Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru

Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru, France

2015

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

Peak 2027-2044

Where it is, June 2026

Approaching Peak: drinkable, but best years are ahead.

In May 2026, the Dugat-Py 2015 Tres Vieilles Vignes Mazis-Chambertin is in the early stage of its drinking window but is still far from its peak. The window opened in 2021 and technically this wine is accessible, but opening a bottle from this estate at this stage of its life requires genuine fortitude and acceptance that what you are experiencing is a fraction of what the wine will eventually deliver. The extraordinary tannin mass from the centenarian vines is still resolving, and the aromatic complexity, while already compelling with two or three hours of air, has not yet opened into the full expression that the peak window from 2027 to 2044 promises. For those who do open a bottle now: double-decant for three hours minimum, serve at the warmer end of the range, and plan the occasion around a substantial meal. What you will taste is magnificent in embryo form and will reward the attentive taster with a preview of greatness yet to come.

Related vintages

The ‘15 Très Vieilles Vignes Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru.

A massively concentrated, century-vine Mazis-Chambertin of iron and black fruit authority from Burgundy's most obsessive small producer, in the denomination's most generous modern vintage.

Drinking window

The arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Tasting note

Dugat-Py's 2015 Tres Vieilles Vignes Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru pours an extraordinarily deep, near-opaque garnet-purple that gives visual testament to the concentration achieved from centenarian vines on one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most powerful grand cru terroirs in an exceptional vintage. On the nose, the wine begins with a wave of compressed intensity: black cherry and cassis at the front, joined almost immediately by dark earth, iron, and a sauvage complexity that arises from the extreme age of Dugat-Py's vine material in this vineyard. Beyond this initial darkness, a layer of dark chocolate and dried herb emerges alongside a floral counterpoint of violet and black rose that provides unexpected beauty amid the structural gravity. Bernard Dugat-Py has called the 2015 his finest Mazis in many years, and the aromatic evidence of the glass makes this claim credible. On the palate, the wine is massive and complete, with tannins of extraordinary refinement that are dense and present without any harshness. The midpalate builds in waves of dark fruit, mineral earth, and spice before reaching a finish of breathtaking length and persistence. The centenarian vine material's contribution is evident in the seamless intensity throughout the palate: there is no rough edge, no gap, no weakness anywhere in the structure. This is a wine of historical significance.

The 2015 vintage

The 2015 vintage in Mazis-Chambertin was, for Dugat-Py's very old vine parcels specifically, a convergence of ideal circumstances. A warm, generous growing season delivered near-perfect physiological ripeness to vines that are already predisposed by their age to produce concentrated, complex fruit in all but the worst growing conditions. The extraordinary summer heat of 2015 in the Cote de Nuits gave these centenarian vines their richest and most complete crop in many years, producing fruit of stunning concentration that Dugat-Py converted into one of his greatest wines through minimal intervention and careful extraction. The vintage's warmth also ensured that the naturally high tannin level of very old Pinot Noir vines was perfectly matched by the fruit concentration, creating a wine of extraordinary balance between power and refinement.

About Dugat-Py

Bernard Dugat-Py is among Burgundy's most revered small producers, farming extremely old vine parcels in Gevrey-Chambertin with an intensity of focus that is reflected in the extraordinary concentration of his wines. The Tres Vieilles Vignes designation indicates vine material that is over a century old in many cases, farming that is entirely manual and yield-constrained to a fraction of what younger vineyards produce. Dugat-Py's winemaking involves extended maceration, minimal pumping, and careful aging in a high proportion of new French oak selected to complement rather than overwhelm the vine-intensity of the wine. His Mazis-Chambertin from these ancient vines is consistently one of the most sought-after and impactful wines in Burgundy.

From the cellar: pair with

Entrecote with bone marrow, herb butter, and black truffle shavings

Only a preparation of this richness and complexity has the structural weight to meet the Dugat-Py Mazis on equal terms, with the truffle amplifying the wine's sauvage earthiness and the marrow softening its still-dense tannin mass.

Venison shoulder slow-roasted with juniper, allspice, and root vegetable gratin

The deep gamey richness of venison shoulder and the warm spices of juniper and allspice find natural resonance with the Mazis's dark fruit, iron, and dark chocolate register.

Cassoulet with duck confit and house-made sausage

The extraordinary richness and herbal depth of a proper cassoulet provide the only preparation where every component of the Dugat-Py Mazis, from the sauvage complexity to the dense tannins, finds its appropriate foil.

Service & cellaring

Serving Temp: 17-19C / 63-66F
Decanting: Double-decant for three hours minimum. The 2015 Dugat-Py Mazis Tres Vieilles Vignes is among the most structured young wines in this set and demands serious aeration to begin expressing itself. Pour gently into a wide decanter, rinse back through the bottle, and pour again. Serve at the warmest end of the recommended range.
Cellar Storage: 12-14C / 54-57F

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Frequently Asked

What does 'Tres Vieilles Vignes' mean?

Tres Vieilles Vignes means 'very old vines' in French. For Dugat-Py, this designation indicates vine material that is over one hundred years old, producing minuscule yields of extremely concentrated fruit that forms the basis of his most coveted cuvees.

Is 2015 a great vintage for Dugat-Py Mazis?

Yes, Bernard Dugat-Py has called the 2015 vintage one of the finest he has produced from this parcel. The combination of centenarian vine concentration and the 2015 vintage's exceptional warmth and ripeness created wines of extraordinary quality.

How long should I cellar the 2015 Tres Vieilles Vignes?

The peak window runs from 2027 to 2044 with hard decline around 2050. This wine has thirty or more years of positive development ahead of it. Most serious collectors will hold it at least another five to ten years before opening.

Why are very old vine Burgundies worth the premium over younger vine examples?

Very old vines produce much smaller yields, concentrating all the vine's energy into fewer berries with more complex flavors. In Pinot Noir, old vine material adds a seamless density and sauvage complexity that younger vines simply cannot replicate, regardless of vineyard management.