The bouquet shows infinite layering and a steady evolution in the glass with tones of red cherry

Big and gripping but surprisingly graceful wine with very good finishing lift and precision

pleasing tension to the invigorating aromas and flavors of crème de cassis

The 2014 Smith Haut-Lafitte has a much simpler bouquet than the 2014 Pape-Clément

As it almost always is

Philippe Charlopin-Parizot, Gevrey Chambertin Evocelles Brut Zero The bouquet shows infinite layeringA more elegant, wafting and airy nose combines notes of red currant, dark cherry and earth along with a floral top note. The racy, intense and nicely detailed middle weight flavors conclude in a sneaky long and moderately austere finale. This will need at least a few years to add weight but its already very pretty.