Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles 2023The Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles 2023 shows a deep ruby colour with violet reflections. The nose is expressive and distinctly Gevrey, combining dark cherry, blackberry, and brambly fruit with violet, sweet spice, and a subtle savoury, meaty undertone. Charlopins cold pre fermentation maceration adds aromatic depth while preserving freshness and lift. The palate is broad and structured, with dense red and black fruit supported by fine grained

giving real volume without oak-derived fatness

typical of the cooler 2021 vintage

However what is absolutely certain is that there's simply no point in opening a bottle of this before at least 15 years and it's going to last for 50

not quite up to the level of the ethereal 2009

combining ripe fruit richness with a bright

opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries

cold steel

the wine shows impressive concentration while maintaining remarkable elegance

toasted nuts

A markedly earthy and very sauvage nose features notes of red and dark currant

It drinks like a wine from one tier up — not because it's concentrated or extracted

Robert Parker: 90 / 100