Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles Vieilles Vignes 2020

Intro: The Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles Vieilles Vignes 2020 expresses the purity and minerality of one of the most elevated vineyards in Gevrey. The 2020 vintage is structured yet elegant, with deep fruit concentration and finely tuned acidity. It opens with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries, violets, and subtle spice, supported by a layered, energetic palate and a long mineral finish. “Les Evocelles” is one of the highest vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin, located near Brochon. The name likely comes from the old French “evocelles,” referring to small valleys or hollows in the slope. Its elevation and rocky soils lend a distinctive tension and minerality to the wine.

Region: Burgundy || Winery: Domaine Dugat-Py

Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir

Aging: Aging lasts around 16–18 months in French oak barrels, approximately 30–50% new, to preserve balance and complexity

ABV: 13.5% || Decant: 45–60 minutes || Serving Temp: 15-16°C

Pairing: Roast duck or quail with berry reduction; beef tenderloin or lamb with herbs and jus

Tasting Notes: The 2020 Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles Vieilles Vignes, Dugat-Py shows aromas of dark cherry, plum, and wild raspberry with hints of spice, mineral, and subtle smoke. Medium to full bodied with polished tannins and vibrant acidity, it finishes long with saline minerality and pure red fruit. A refined expression of the stony, elevated Les Evocelles terroir

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 93 AA