(Boillot has eight village parcels covering 2.5 hectares, which makes this his largest single cuvée ): Bright, dark red. Very pure aromas of blackberry, black cherry, licorice and violet. Youthfully tight and primary in the mouth, with intense flavors of dark berries, licorice and spices firmed and carried by brisk acidity and a solid tannic spine. Finishes with a suggestion of hard candy.

The 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Village comes from eight parcels scattered around the appellation (Mon. Boillot did list them for me, but let's say they are from respectable lieux-dits and the average age of vine is 50 years). The bouquet is cohesive and focused with plenty of ripe mulberry and red plum fruit laced with subtle damp earth aromas. The palate is nimble on its toes: very well balanced with fine poise, crisp red cherry and strawberry with a judicious amount of salinity urging you back for another sip on the finish. Excellent.

Sweet and candified. But very direct. Crunchy fruit. (JR)