Vougeraie, Gevrey Chambertin Evocelles Foule

Vougeraie, Gevrey Chambertin Evocelles Foule(from vines planted to a density approaching 30,000 per hectare situated on the Brochon side; only two barrels produced and it will be bottled exclusively in magnum). This is aromatically quite similar to the regular cuve except perhaps for being even more floral in character. What isnt similar though is the mid palate density as this is notably bigger and more powerful with a very firm tannic spine shaping the beautifully persistent and palate

and a second year in French oak barrels

firm and tautly muscular flavors possess a bracing salinity on the moderately chewy and slightly warm finale

Dark blackish purple

The rich and wonderfully intense flavors possess outstanding vibrancy and detail while culminating in an explosive

with its lavender

a 70-30 blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc aged predominantly in demi-muids

sour cherry and pepper

all wrapped in an understated and beautifully balanced that possesses top 1er length on the beautifully long finish

Excellent juice with very fine mediumterm potential

At Lafite the final blend was 69% Cabernet Sauvignon

The clarity of the 2016 Sangiovese fruit does break through

mineral and Asian spice flavors highlight this firmly structured red