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2016 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine Louis Boillot Red | For laying down | Louis Boillot | Code:  48814 | 2016 | France > Burgundy > Cote de Nuits > Gevrey Chambertin | Pinot Noir | Medium Bodied, Dry | 13.0 % alcohol

The vines here are 60 years old. Evocelles lies in the neighbouring commune of Brochon where there is more limestone. The vineyard is also quite high, producing a leaner, perhaps more ascetic style, but there is no denying the power. The tannins are finely ripe and sculpted. Drink 2021-2030. Adam Bruntlett, Wine Buyer

Louis Boillot came to Chambolle-Musigny, where his partner Ghislaine Barthod is based, from Gevrey-Chambertin, though as his full range of wines indicates, he is descended from the Volnay family of Boillots. He was formerly associated with his brother and father at Domaine Lucien Boillot, but set up on his own from the 2003 vintage. In 2013, Louis supplemented his holdings in the Côte d’Or with the purchase of just over four hectares of well-sited old vines in the north of Moulin-à-Vent (the fruit of which you’ll find on pages 54 and 55). Louis and Ghislaine have recently been joined by their son Clément. Given that Louis thought that his 2015s were among the best wines he has ever made, it is quite a step up for him to say that, categorically, this is his best-ever vintage. It is an assertion that’s hard to refute. His eschewing of current trends in winemaking (no whole-bunch here) and a modest, reflective stance has allowed him to get the best out of his extraordinary array of vineyards and old vines. There are wonderful expressions of each vineyard this year. En Primeur




WA - The 2016 Gevrey Chambertin les Evocelles is matured in 25% new oak having not been touched by the frost. The nose was showing some reduction. The palate is quite bold by comparison with blackberry, marmalade and touches of orange rind. The tannins here feel quite rigid with quite a masculine, saline finish, so I would like to see more flesh evolve during its maturation.
Neal Martin - 29/12/2017

 Louis Boillot


 Gevrey Chambertin
