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L'Évangile (Ex-Château 2022) 1999 150cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
00: Tiefes, sattes Purpur mit violetten Reflexen. Schwarzes Holunder- und Brombeerenbouquet; feingliedrig, Black Currant, eine defensive Süsse darin, Jasmin- und Früchtetee. Im Gaumen weich, samtig; eine Textur wie Seide, mittelgewichtig, ein herrliches, samtiges, blaubeeriges Grundspiel, Heidelbeeren- und Kandisnoten im eleganten, saftigen, nach frischen Pflaumen schmeckenden Finale. Ein Evangile auf der feinen, schlanken Seite, ohne viel Druck. 17/20 2004 – 2013
89 Robert Parker
The dark purple-colored 1999 L'Evangile is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. It reveals an unexpected touch of herbaceousness, which cost it a point or two in the ultimate rating. Nevertheless, the striking, evolved, hedonistic perfume of melted licorice intermixed with black raspberries, minerals, and truffles is an intellectual turn-on. This is a beautiful, medium to full-bodied L'Evangile with a sweet attack and mid-palate. It may merit a higher score, depending on its evolution. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2015.
89 Wine Spectator
Offers fresh herb and sweet berry, with sliced plum, too. Full-bodied, featuring silky tannins and a chewy finish. Still tannic. A little aggressive. Needs some more bottle age.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2011.
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Château L'Évangile
The esteemed Château L’Évangile produces an impressively deep, structured and powerful example of Pomerol wine. Located on the southeast corner of the Pomerol plateau, the estate’s 22-hectares of vineyards are planted amongst the rarest gravelly topped sandy clay soils. With a history dating back to the mid-1700s, the château is one of the oldest vineyards in the appellation. Passing through the hands of several owners, L’Évangile is currently under the ownership of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). The Rothschild family acquired the winery in 1990 from the Ducasse family, and has promised to preserve L’Évangile’s superior reputation. Over the past couple decades, the family has increased efforts in the vineyard’s management, and completed a thorough renovation of the château’s vat room and cellar. Under the Rothschild family’s leadership, the château has also created a second wine, Blason de L'Évangile which is an approachable red made in a similar character as the Grand Vin. While, Château L'Évangile the Grand Vin is traditionally vinified, it shows a dense and sturdy base of tannins with evident oak that is harmoniously integrated.