Domaine Louis Boillot & Fils Domaine Louis Boillot & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Evocelles” 2018 750ml

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles, which has a lower alcohol than other cuvees (12.5%), has an expressive, floral bouquet with vibrant red berry fruit and crushed stone aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine structure, much more depth and mineralite than the Village Cru and a long, tender finish. This is excellent.

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles 1er Cru has a pretty bouquet of vivacious red currant, raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit, along with light rose petal notes and hints of quince and orange pith. The palate is very well balanced with fine tannins, and a keen thread of acidity lends real tension and precision toward the finish. This is one of Boillot’s best 2018s.

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles is a touch more reserved, unwinding to reveal a brooding bouquet of cherries, berries, dark chocolate, grilled meats and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, lively and precise, it’s concentrated and introverted, with powdery structuring tannins and a mineral finish.