The 2010 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Evocelles comes across as powerful and authoritative. There is plenty of energy in the glass, but slight elements of reduction cloud some of the definition in the aromas and flavors. The clean, mineral-drenched finish is very attractive. I could see the Evocelles meriting a higher score if the reduction blows off once the wine is racked and bottled. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025.
Vintage 2010 is very strong across the board Chez Charlopin. I found much to like in these beautiful, articulate wines. Like many of his colleagues who favor a bold, fruit-driven style, Charlopin benefited from a long, cold growing season that helped balance some of the overt notes that are typically present in his wines. The 2010 harvest began on September 25 and finished on October 14. All of the wines were made with 100% destemmed fruit and aged in 100% new oak barrels. Some of the wines were slightly chaptalized, which was common in 2010. Only the Bourgogne Franc de Pied was too reduced to evaluate.
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