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• forceberry wrote: 87 points

  April 22, 2022 - 100% Pinot Noir from four organically farmed parcels in the Les Evocelles vineyard, originally planted in 1945 and where the average vine age is currently +50 years. All fruit is destemmed and fermented spontaneously. Aged for 18 months in predominantly old oak barrels. 13% alcohol. Tasted in Boillot Les Evocelles 2018-2008 vertical.
  
  Youthful, deep and somewhat translucent blackish-red color. Ripe, sweetly-fruited and somewhat dark-toned nose with aromas of black raspberries, some fresh cherries, a little bit of earth and a hint of savory wood spice. The wine feels ripe, broad and moderately full-bodied on the palate with somewhat sweetly-fruited flavors of juicy black cherries, some ferrous notes of blood, a little bit of raw meat, light earthy notes, a hint of ripe raspberry and a savory touch of umami. The overall feel is slightly soft due to the medium-plus acidity and firm but very ripe medium tannins. The finish is long, juicy and somewhat grippy with a quite savory aftertaste of ripe black cherries, some meaty umami, a little bit of ferrous blood, light peppery notes of spicy Pinosity and a sweet hint of cranberry sauce.
  
  A very rich, juicy and a bit soft Gevrey-Chambertin where the warm vintage shows a little bit too much through. In cooler vintages Boillot's Les Evocelles can be wonderfully fresh and nuanced, but this feels a bit too ponderous - if it weren't for the tannic firmness, the wine would probably feel too flabby. This is drinkable and quite enjoyable, but not really what I'd look for in a classic Gevrey-Chambertin. I really wish the wine would drop some of it baby fat with age, turning into something more sophisticated, but I wouldn't hold my breath.

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• d'Artagnan wrote: 90 points

  March 12, 2020 - Très beau nez floral et une bouche fraîche, avec bonne trame tannique. Très bien. 90-91

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• MJReb wrote:

  November 28, 2019 - Degustion in Burgundy Louis Boillot / Ghislaine Barthod 11/28/2019: From barrel: red fruit, blood oranges

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2018
• Type Red
• Producer Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Les Evocelles
• Country France
• Region Burgundy
• SubRegion Côte de Nuits
• Appellation Gevrey-Chambertin

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• In Cellars 56 (85%)
• Consumed 10 (15%)

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