ready-improve2020 Gevrey-Chambertin, Les Evocelles, Domaine de la Vougeraie (Magnum)

Evocelles was hit by a cataclysmic hailstorm in 2021; there’ll be hardly any wine next year. The three hectares of vines are at the top, touching the treeline (so of interest to the local wild boar). There’s Brochon spice, tight fruit and tannin. With 30% whole-bunch, this is a wine of vitality, finishing with some white pepper. Drink 2023-2029.

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{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2020{vintage}

{ratings} [] Jasper Morris MW:: 90-92/100

[] JBurghound:: 90-92/100

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