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

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

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

elegantly fleshy and nicely concentrated

A brooding and backward nose is presently revealing little save for glimpses of red and blue berry fruit aromas though the rich

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.