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L'Évangile 2011 37.50cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
CHF 86.50
Critics scores
18 Rene Gabriel
94 % Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc. 73 % Grand Vin. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Ausladendes Kandis- und Pflaumenbouquet, zeigt dabei eine tolle Tiefe mit ersten Sommertrüffelnoten und Lakritze. Im Gaumen sehr elegant durch die charmanten Cabernets, der Merlot füllt auf und dominiert die Opulenz die aber sehr elegant daher kommt, im Finale merkt man dann die stützende Adstringenz und die geniale Würze, welche dem Nachhall eine tabakige Note verleiht, die sich wiederum mit viel Lakritze vermischt. Ein klassischer, beruhigender und doch sehr fleischiger L'Evangile der eine gewisse Zeit brauchen wird und dann, in etwa 12 Jahren, gut 30 Jahre lang fraglos grossen Genuss bietet. Im Prinzip sind die vorderen Jahrgänge grösser, aber dieser gefällt mir, weil er das Idealbild dieses Crus dokumentiert. warten (2020 - 2046)
18 Rene Gabriel
94 % Merlot, 6 % Cabernet Franc. 73 % Grand Vin. Extrem dunkles Purpur mit lila und violetten Reflexen. Ausladendes Kandis- und Pflaumenbouquet, zeigt dabei eine tolle Tiefe mit ersten Sommertrüffelnoten und Lakritze. Im Gaumen sehr elegant durch die charmanten Cabernets, der Merlot füllt auf und dominiert die Opulenz die aber sehr elegant daher kommt, im Finale merkt man dann die stützende Adstringenz und die geniale Würze, welche dem Nachhall eine tabakige Note verleiht, die sich wiederum mit viel Lakritze vermischt. Ein klassischer, beruhigender und doch sehr fleischiger L'Evangile der eine gewisse Zeit brauchen wird und dann, in etwa 12 Jahren, gut 30 Jahre lang fraglos grossen Genuss bietet. Im Prinzip sind die vorderen Jahrgänge grösser, aber dieser gefällt mir, weil er das Idealbild dieses Crus dokumentiert. warten (2020 - 2046)
93 Wine Spectator
A dark, grippy, structured version, with a strong charcoal spine running through the core of dark fig, steeped plum and black currant fruit. Loam and bittersweet cocoa notes check in on the finish, endowed with ample buried acidity. Should stretch out pleasantly, but this will need a little more time than most other 2011 Pomerols to round into form. Best from 2017 through 2027.  –JM
93 Wine Spectator
A dark, grippy, structured version, with a strong charcoal spine running through the core of dark fig, steeped plum and black currant fruit. Loam and bittersweet cocoa notes check in on the finish, endowed with ample buried acidity. Should stretch out pleasantly, but this will need a little more time than most other 2011 Pomerols to round into form. Best from 2017 through 2027.  –JM
91 Vinous
The 2011 l'Evangile has a rather sweaty bouquet at first, maybe just a little forced in the winery? Menthol scents emerge with time. The palate is spicy on the entry, a little richer in style than its peers, good body and depth with a savory, white pepper and clove finish. Peaking now, though it will give several years more drinking pleasure. A second bottle poured is much better. Cleaner and more focused on the nose, earthy red fruit mixes with hoisin and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and focused with a delineated finish, this is one of the few to offer a touch of mineralité. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin
91 James Suckling
A young 2011 with lots of wood on the nose and plenty of plum character. Full to medium body, with velvety tannins and medium-fruity finish. Very polished texture. Try in 2015.
91 Vinous
The 2011 l'Evangile has a rather sweaty bouquet at first, maybe just a little forced in the winery? Menthol scents emerge with time. The palate is spicy on the entry, a little richer in style than its peers, good body and depth with a savory, white pepper and clove finish. Peaking now, though it will give several years more drinking pleasure. A second bottle poured is much better. Cleaner and more focused on the nose, earthy red fruit mixes with hoisin and truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, fresh and focused with a delineated finish, this is one of the few to offer a touch of mineralité. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. -- Neal Martin
Producer
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.