95 Da 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 Da 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 Da 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 Da 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 Da 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.
94 Da James Sukling
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 Da 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 Da 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.
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!
