2016 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, Burgundy

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2016 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie, BurgundyThere was a bit of frost damage here, with yields down about 20 percent. The vineyard is high and in the neighbouring commune of Brochon, with more limestone. Fifty percent whole bunch was used, but the strong mineral character punches through. There is plenty of structure in this wine, almost atypical for the vintage, but with lovely ripeness too. Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer Based in Premeaux, just south of Nuits St Georges, Domaine de la

The Bulle de Rosé is the same base as the Accomplie

There is a hint of marzipan and chamomile to compliment generous Pinot fruits

but there is lots of interest dancing around the mouth

Salmon pink in the glass

including the prized En la Barre and Tillets

long time and is among the best produced in this revered appellation

Tasted at the pre-dinner vertical to mark Sylvain Pitiot's retirement from the domaine

Attractive on the nose

Drink 2020-2040+

Anne Morey tells me that her father farmed this 0

The palate unfolds beautifully

and as such allocations this year will not move up in line