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.