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95 Robert Parker
The 2014 L'Evangile comes racing out of the blocks on the nose with plenty of black cherry, blueberry, cold stone and black truffle scents, quintessentially Pomerol with impressive delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture, lovely black fruit here laced with Earl Grey, spice and sage, quite intense and fanning out gloriously towards the long finish. This seems to have gained precision after bottling and I did warn that it may merit a higher score. This is a deeply impressive L'Evangile that might challenge Lafite-Rothschild in the long term. Chapeau!
95 Robert Parker
The 2014 L'Evangile comes racing out of the blocks on the nose with plenty of black cherry, blueberry, cold stone and black truffle scents, quintessentially Pomerol with impressive delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture, lovely black fruit here laced with Earl Grey, spice and sage, quite intense and fanning out gloriously towards the long finish. This seems to have gained precision after bottling and I did warn that it may merit a higher score. This is a deeply impressive L'Evangile that might challenge Lafite-Rothschild in the long term. Chapeau!
18 Rene Gabriel
82 % Merlot, 18 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Sehr floral mit Malz und roten Beeren, zeigt dabei eine schöne Tiefe und wirkt im Ansatz schon ziemlich harmonisch. Im Gaumen samtig, hochfein mit einer sublimen Fülle, alles ist da richtigen Ort. Nur der Druck fehlt halt für ein ganz grosses Jahr. Mich hat er mit seinen Finessen überzeugt. Man merkt ihm die 14 Volumenprozente ganz und har nicht an. Mit 30 Hektoliter pro Hektare ist das ein eher kleiner Ertrag. Von den rechnerischen Facts her, wird das Ding als garantiert seine Wertung verifizieren. 18/20 2022 – 2038
18 Rene Gabriel
82 % Merlot, 18 % Cabernet Franc. Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Sehr floral mit Malz und roten Beeren, zeigt dabei eine schöne Tiefe und wirkt im Ansatz schon ziemlich harmonisch. Im Gaumen samtig, hochfein mit einer sublimen Fülle, alles ist da richtigen Ort. Nur der Druck fehlt halt für ein ganz grosses Jahr. Mich hat er mit seinen Finessen überzeugt. Man merkt ihm die 14 Volumenprozente ganz und har nicht an. Mit 30 Hektoliter pro Hektare ist das ein eher kleiner Ertrag. Von den rechnerischen Facts her, wird das Ding als garantiert seine Wertung verifizieren. 18/20 2022 – 2038
94 James Suckling
The blackberry, mushroom and oyster-shell character really comes out. Full body and flavors of dark chocolate, walnuts and concentrated berries. Structured. Bitter-chocolate aftertaste. Try drinking in 2022.
93 Wine Spectator
This alluring red features velvety tannins carrying notes of crushed plum, warm blackberry preserves and dark licorice, gaining muscle through the charcoal-scored finish. There's a deep tug of warm earth throughout, and this needs a little time to stretch out. Best from 2020 through 2030. 3,500 cases made.
93 Wine Spectator
This alluring red features velvety tannins carrying notes of crushed plum, warm blackberry preserves and dark licorice, gaining muscle through the charcoal-scored finish. There's a deep tug of warm earth throughout, and this needs a little time to stretch out. Best from 2020 through 2030. 3,500 cases made.
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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.