2021 Château L'Evangile Pomerol Magnum
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2028 - 2060 |
Description
Winery Château L'Évangile
Château L'Évangile is among Pomerol's historic top wines, situated on exceptional terroir bordering vineyards such as La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. The estate is known for its Merlot-dominated style, with Cabernet Franc playing an increasingly important role. In recent years, under the leadership of a new team, a strong focus has been placed on organic and biodynamic viticulture, lower yields, and refined vinification. This shift in direction has resulted in wines with greater tension, precision, and a timeless character.
More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Pomerol and the 2021 vintage
Pomerol is known for its compact, textured wines, often driven by Merlot grapes on clay and gravel soils. The appellation offers little margin for error, meaning vintages under challenging conditions require careful selection.
The 2021 vintage was marked by frost, high rainfall, and significant disease pressure. However, thanks to strict biodynamic measures and extremely low yields, L'Évangile managed to harvest high-quality grapes. The result is a wine with fresh acidity, moderate alcohol, and classic balance.
Vineyards and terroir of L'Évangile
The vineyards of Château L'Évangile consist of a combination of clay and gravel, particularly in the Chantecaille area where Cabernet Franc plays a prominent role. These soils contribute both power and refinement, giving the wine its characteristic minerality.
In 2021, yields were extremely low, around 20 hectoliters per hectare for Merlot. This low yield directly contributed to concentration and aromatic depth.
Grape varieties and composition
The 2021 Château L'Évangile is blended from 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. The relatively high proportion of Cabernet Franc is notable for the estate and contributes to freshness, floral aromas, and length.
Merlot provides texture and roundness, while Cabernet Franc adds tension, spice, and a salty undertone. The blend is precisely tailored to the character of the vintage.
Harvest and vinification
The harvest took place between September 21st and October 4th, with careful selection in both the vineyard and cellar. Due to the challenging growing season, intensive efforts were made to process only healthy and optimally ripe fruit.
Vinification was carried out with minimal intervention. The wine underwent only two rackings, which contributes to gentle extraction and preserved purity. This approach results in a wine with an enveloping texture and clear terroir expression.
Maturation and use of amphora
The maturation of the 2021 L'Évangile marks a clear shift in style. Approximately 40 to 50% of the wine was aged in new oak barrels, significantly less than in the past. In addition, approximately 15% was aged in terracotta amphora.
This combination results in less toasted notes and a greater focus on fruit, freshness, and minerality. The wine was bottled in May 2023.
Magnum size and maturation advantage
This wine is offered in a magnum format. Due to the larger bottle size, the wine develops more slowly and evenly than in a standard bottle. This enhances the integration of tannins and acidity and significantly extends the drinking window. For a wine with the finesse and structure of L'Évangile, a magnum is ideal.
Color, smell and taste
In the glass, the wine reveals a deep ruby red color. The nose is complex and seductive, with aromas of black cherry, dark fruit, and plum, complemented by notes of licorice, black truffle, rose petal, iris, and a subtle mineral note.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a broad and creamy attack. The mid-palate is juicy and precise, supported by sweet, powdery tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long, refined, and salty, with a distinct tension.
Structure, style and storage potential
The 2021 Château L'Évangile combines classic Pomerol texture with a modern approach to freshness and balance. The style is understated, pure, and focused on terroir expression.
Thanks to its structure and low yields, this wine has excellent aging potential. In magnum format, it will easily mature for decades, revealing ever more nuance.
Summary of professional reviews
William Kelley rates the 2021 Château L'Évangile 94 points, praising its creamy texture, refined tannins, and timeless style. Antonio Galloni awards 96 points, calling the wine a model of contemporary class, balancing classicism with modern winemaking. Neal Martin emphasizes its minerality, precision, and excellent aging potential. The full review texts can be found in the Professional Reviews tab.
Would you like to order Château L'Évangile wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
Venison tenderloin with a black cherry and cocoa sauce complements the creamy texture and dark fruit.
Roasted guinea fowl with Jerusalem artichoke and thyme pairs well with the refined tannins and freshness.
Grilled beetroot with lentils, fennel seeds and yoghurt combines beautifully with the mineral and earthy notes.
Veal fillet with morels and a light cream sauce enhances the elegance and depth of the wine.
Ravioli filled with ricotta, lemon and herbs matches the floral character and tension.
Aged sheep's cheese such as Pecorino Toscano offers a savory yet balanced contrast.
Specifications
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Winery | Chateau l'Evangile |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2028 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2045
Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark cherries and berries mingled with notions of licorice, black truffle, rose petal and iris, the 2021 L'Evangile is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a broad and textural attack that segues into a charming, succulent mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins. This saw only two rackings, and some 15% matured in amphora, with the rest in barriques that are less toasty than in the past; the result of these and other initiatives is a much more timeless expression of this property. Bottled in May 2023.
Published: Feb 08, 2024
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James Suckling
Score
96-97
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 257
Château L'Evangile Pomerol 2021
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2021
Download Shelftalker
A pure, creamy and well-structured yet very fine Evangile. Long and caressing. Very fine tannins. Lots of fresh dark fruit and savory, mineral character. Understated and classy. 69% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon.
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 L’Évangile is one of the triumphs of the year, especially considering L'Évangile is now farmed biodynamically. Sharply reduced yields—20 hectoliters-per-hectare versus upper 30s for the rest of the appellation—produced a deeply sensual wine. The 2021 spent 18 months in barrel, 40% new (significantly lower than in the past), with 15% of the wine aged in terra cotta. Those are only details though. What is most encouraging about L'Évangile is how far the property has come in the last few years. Superb. The 2021 L'Évangile is a model of contemporary excellence. It marries classicism with modern approaches to farming and winemaking.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 L'Évangile is a heady, sensual wine. Silky and pliant, with fabulous balance, L'Évangile is a stand-out. The blend includes 30% Cabernet Franc, high for the château, but what really stands out is the wine's balance. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, rose petal and spice are all wrapped together by silky, pliant tannins. Franc aromatics and saline underpinnings extend the finish. Élevage is 50% new oak, 35% one year-old barrels and 15% amphora. Readers will find a super-classic Évangile that has tons of potential. I loved it.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
"We experienced pretty strong frost in early April. At first, we did not know if it we were dealing with white or black frost," Technical Director Olivier Trégoat explained. Flowering in early June was uneventful. “We then saw 140mm in rain later in the month, double what is normal. Disease pressure was at its highest for ten days in July and higher than 2018. In biodynamics, obviously we have certain parameters we have to respect. We did 23 treatments instead of 12-15 that are more typical. Water deficit arrived later than we would like. Yields were about 20 hectoliters per hectare for the Merlot and 40 for the Franc.”
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2070
From: Enticingly Fallible: Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur (May 2022)
The 2021 L'Évangile was picked September 21 to October 4, and matured in 50% new oak and 15% in clay amphora. It registers 14.0% alcohol and a pH of 3.65. This is very different and, unsurprisingly, far superior on the nose of black cherries, black truffle, crushed stone and a touch of orange peel; very focused and very Pomerol. The palate is medium-bodied, cohesive and elegant with supple tannins and fine acidity, yet there is real depth and a sense of nascent energy toward the finish. The young Cabernet Franc on gravel soils from the Chantecaille lieu-dit absolutely defines this 2021. A great success for this reenergized estate.
- By Neal Martin on April 2022
In my 2019 report, I discussed how this Pomerol stalwart is now under the guidance of Olivier Trégoat and Juliette Couderc. They are clearly charting a new course, which should see L’Evangile become more consistent and challenge the Pomerol elite. “It was our first full vintage here and it was a big challenge. We had some frost on 6 and 7 April but without too much damage. We protected using candles. Just a few plots on sandy soils in the Taillefer area suffered and that usually goes into [Deuxième Vin] Blason de l’Evangile. In 2021, we learned many things in terms of logistics, managing the three fans, one that we share with La Conseillante. After, for a few weeks it was cool, so the growth cycle was late. The first 15 days of June was sunny and so flowering was good. Then the next 15 days were very rainy, and we received almost 140mm. At the end of June, we saw the first mildew. We are in the first vintage of organic certification, and so we sprayed more than 20 times, including over three weekends to use every window of opportunity, as there was some rot on bunches. If you missed a window, using copper, it is very difficult to catch up as it is a preventative not remedial treatment. Mid-July was very tricky, and we lost 15% of production. Véraison was long and mildew increased in the stems of the bunches. Then from 20 August to 15 September there was a hot and dry period and we succeeded, finally, to achieve ripened berries. These 25 days were crucial. It was the ignition. Then around 14 September there was 30mm of rain, but this did not affect the maturity. We started the picking on 21 September. We had some high malic levels, but we don’t worry about that because the analysis of the ripening period, 13.5% potential and pH of 3.6, was exactly what we wanted. We only chaptalised part of the Cabernet Franc. It is a young 17-year-old vineyard where the gravel soils were an advantage.”
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Chateau l'Évangile is a Bordeaux house located on the very famous Pomerol plateau. The winery owned one of the first vineyards of the Pomerol. The Château L'Évangile estate was founded by the Léglise family from Libourne. They were actively involved in the construction of the vineyards of Pomerol in the middle of the 18th century. L'Évangile appeared in the 1741 register under the name of Fazilleau.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the estate was already close to its current state, with an area of about 13 hectares, when it was sold to a lawyer named Isambert. This lawyer named the estate "L'Évangile". The estate was purchased in 1862 by Paul Chaperon. His descendants, the Ducasse family, remained the owners of the estate until 1990. Paul Chaperon continued to build the estate's reputation and built the residence of L'Évangile in the style of the Second Empire. In the second edition of Cocks Féret in 1868, L'Évangile is listed as a "Premier Cru du Haut-Pomerol".
After the death of Paul Chaperon in 1900, the estate was run by his descendants. In 1957, Louis Ducasse took over the estate, which had fallen into disrepair at the time and was also damaged by the frost in 1956. He managed to replant the vineyard and eventually restore it to its former glory. In 1982, his widow Simone Ducasse continued to manage the estate.
In 1990, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) acquired the L'Évangile estate from the Ducasse family. They wanted to ensure that the property was maintained to the same high standards as DBR's. The initial influence of DBR (Lafite) included a more refined selection of the Grand Vin and the creation of Blason de L'Évangile as a second wine. Much work was also done to improve the vineyard with a restoration and (partial) renewal plan launched in 1998. The complete renovation of the barrel room and cellar, which was completed in 2004, completed the new state of the property.
The vintages from 1995 to 2005 were a very remarkable decade and crowned the successful work. The vintages 1995, 1996, 2000 and especially 2005 were judged to be truly exceptional!
Chateau l'Évangile has a vinification method where tradition and modern techniques go hand in hand. In 2004, the barrel room and cellars were completely rebuilt to make them more suitable for plot selection. The grapes from each plot are kept separate in batches in order to assess their potential for use in the Grand Vin at the end of fermentation. Traditional and modern winemaking methods are closely linked in all activities of the winery. The fermentation in barrels is carried out using the traditional method of pumping over and controlled maceration, with frequent tasting. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels.
A strict selection is carried out in the production of Château L'Évangile and the second wine, Blason de L'Évangile. The average production of Château L'Évangile and its second wine Blason de L'Évangile is 5,000 cases.
Winery Château L'Évangile
Château L'Évangile is among Pomerol's historic top wines, situated on exceptional terroir bordering vineyards such as La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. The estate is known for its Merlot-dominated style, with Cabernet Franc playing an increasingly important role. In recent years, under the leadership of a new team, a strong focus has been placed on organic and biodynamic viticulture, lower yields, and refined vinification. This shift in direction has resulted in wines with greater tension, precision, and a timeless character.
More information about this winery can be found under the Winery tab.
Pomerol and the 2021 vintage
Pomerol is known for its compact, textured wines, often driven by Merlot grapes on clay and gravel soils. The appellation offers little margin for error, meaning vintages under challenging conditions require careful selection.
The 2021 vintage was marked by frost, high rainfall, and significant disease pressure. However, thanks to strict biodynamic measures and extremely low yields, L'Évangile managed to harvest high-quality grapes. The result is a wine with fresh acidity, moderate alcohol, and classic balance.
Vineyards and terroir of L'Évangile
The vineyards of Château L'Évangile consist of a combination of clay and gravel, particularly in the Chantecaille area where Cabernet Franc plays a prominent role. These soils contribute both power and refinement, giving the wine its characteristic minerality.
In 2021, yields were extremely low, around 20 hectoliters per hectare for Merlot. This low yield directly contributed to concentration and aromatic depth.
Grape varieties and composition
The 2021 Château L'Évangile is blended from 69% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. The relatively high proportion of Cabernet Franc is notable for the estate and contributes to freshness, floral aromas, and length.
Merlot provides texture and roundness, while Cabernet Franc adds tension, spice, and a salty undertone. The blend is precisely tailored to the character of the vintage.
Harvest and vinification
The harvest took place between September 21st and October 4th, with careful selection in both the vineyard and cellar. Due to the challenging growing season, intensive efforts were made to process only healthy and optimally ripe fruit.
Vinification was carried out with minimal intervention. The wine underwent only two rackings, which contributes to gentle extraction and preserved purity. This approach results in a wine with an enveloping texture and clear terroir expression.
Maturation and use of amphora
The maturation of the 2021 L'Évangile marks a clear shift in style. Approximately 40 to 50% of the wine was aged in new oak barrels, significantly less than in the past. In addition, approximately 15% was aged in terracotta amphora.
This combination results in less toasted notes and a greater focus on fruit, freshness, and minerality. The wine was bottled in May 2023.
Magnum size and maturation advantage
This wine is offered in a magnum format. Due to the larger bottle size, the wine develops more slowly and evenly than in a standard bottle. This enhances the integration of tannins and acidity and significantly extends the drinking window. For a wine with the finesse and structure of L'Évangile, a magnum is ideal.
Color, smell and taste
In the glass, the wine reveals a deep ruby red color. The nose is complex and seductive, with aromas of black cherry, dark fruit, and plum, complemented by notes of licorice, black truffle, rose petal, iris, and a subtle mineral note.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a broad and creamy attack. The mid-palate is juicy and precise, supported by sweet, powdery tannins and fresh acidity. The finish is long, refined, and salty, with a distinct tension.
Structure, style and storage potential
The 2021 Château L'Évangile combines classic Pomerol texture with a modern approach to freshness and balance. The style is understated, pure, and focused on terroir expression.
Thanks to its structure and low yields, this wine has excellent aging potential. In magnum format, it will easily mature for decades, revealing ever more nuance.
Summary of professional reviews
William Kelley rates the 2021 Château L'Évangile 94 points, praising its creamy texture, refined tannins, and timeless style. Antonio Galloni awards 96 points, calling the wine a model of contemporary class, balancing classicism with modern winemaking. Neal Martin emphasizes its minerality, precision, and excellent aging potential. The full review texts can be found in the Professional Reviews tab.
Would you like to order Château L'Évangile wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you this information when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings
Venison tenderloin with a black cherry and cocoa sauce complements the creamy texture and dark fruit.
Roasted guinea fowl with Jerusalem artichoke and thyme pairs well with the refined tannins and freshness.
Grilled beetroot with lentils, fennel seeds and yoghurt combines beautifully with the mineral and earthy notes.
Veal fillet with morels and a light cream sauce enhances the elegance and depth of the wine.
Ravioli filled with ricotta, lemon and herbs matches the floral character and tension.
Aged sheep's cheese such as Pecorino Toscano offers a savory yet balanced contrast.
| Packing information | Case |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pomerol |
| Winery | Chateau l'Evangile |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2028 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2027 - 2045
Unfurling in the glass with aromas of dark cherries and berries mingled with notions of licorice, black truffle, rose petal and iris, the 2021 L'Evangile is medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, with a broad and textural attack that segues into a charming, succulent mid-palate framed by sweet, powdery tannins. This saw only two rackings, and some 15% matured in amphora, with the rest in barriques that are less toasty than in the past; the result of these and other initiatives is a much more timeless expression of this property. Bottled in May 2023.
Published: Feb 08, 2024
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James Suckling
Score
96-97
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 257
Château L'Evangile Pomerol 2021
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Color
Red
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Vintage
2021
Download Shelftalker
A pure, creamy and well-structured yet very fine Evangile. Long and caressing. Very fine tannins. Lots of fresh dark fruit and savory, mineral character. Understated and classy. 69% merlot, 30% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 L’Évangile is one of the triumphs of the year, especially considering L'Évangile is now farmed biodynamically. Sharply reduced yields—20 hectoliters-per-hectare versus upper 30s for the rest of the appellation—produced a deeply sensual wine. The 2021 spent 18 months in barrel, 40% new (significantly lower than in the past), with 15% of the wine aged in terra cotta. Those are only details though. What is most encouraging about L'Évangile is how far the property has come in the last few years. Superb. The 2021 L'Évangile is a model of contemporary excellence. It marries classicism with modern approaches to farming and winemaking.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux En Primeur: Back to Classicism (May 2022)
The 2021 L'Évangile is a heady, sensual wine. Silky and pliant, with fabulous balance, L'Évangile is a stand-out. The blend includes 30% Cabernet Franc, high for the château, but what really stands out is the wine's balance. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, rose petal and spice are all wrapped together by silky, pliant tannins. Franc aromatics and saline underpinnings extend the finish. Élevage is 50% new oak, 35% one year-old barrels and 15% amphora. Readers will find a super-classic Évangile that has tons of potential. I loved it.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2022
"We experienced pretty strong frost in early April. At first, we did not know if it we were dealing with white or black frost," Technical Director Olivier Trégoat explained. Flowering in early June was uneventful. “We then saw 140mm in rain later in the month, double what is normal. Disease pressure was at its highest for ten days in July and higher than 2018. In biodynamics, obviously we have certain parameters we have to respect. We did 23 treatments instead of 12-15 that are more typical. Water deficit arrived later than we would like. Yields were about 20 hectoliters per hectare for the Merlot and 40 for the Franc.”
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2070
From: Enticingly Fallible: Bordeaux 2021 En Primeur (May 2022)
The 2021 L'Évangile was picked September 21 to October 4, and matured in 50% new oak and 15% in clay amphora. It registers 14.0% alcohol and a pH of 3.65. This is very different and, unsurprisingly, far superior on the nose of black cherries, black truffle, crushed stone and a touch of orange peel; very focused and very Pomerol. The palate is medium-bodied, cohesive and elegant with supple tannins and fine acidity, yet there is real depth and a sense of nascent energy toward the finish. The young Cabernet Franc on gravel soils from the Chantecaille lieu-dit absolutely defines this 2021. A great success for this reenergized estate.
- By Neal Martin on April 2022
In my 2019 report, I discussed how this Pomerol stalwart is now under the guidance of Olivier Trégoat and Juliette Couderc. They are clearly charting a new course, which should see L’Evangile become more consistent and challenge the Pomerol elite. “It was our first full vintage here and it was a big challenge. We had some frost on 6 and 7 April but without too much damage. We protected using candles. Just a few plots on sandy soils in the Taillefer area suffered and that usually goes into [Deuxième Vin] Blason de l’Evangile. In 2021, we learned many things in terms of logistics, managing the three fans, one that we share with La Conseillante. After, for a few weeks it was cool, so the growth cycle was late. The first 15 days of June was sunny and so flowering was good. Then the next 15 days were very rainy, and we received almost 140mm. At the end of June, we saw the first mildew. We are in the first vintage of organic certification, and so we sprayed more than 20 times, including over three weekends to use every window of opportunity, as there was some rot on bunches. If you missed a window, using copper, it is very difficult to catch up as it is a preventative not remedial treatment. Mid-July was very tricky, and we lost 15% of production. Véraison was long and mildew increased in the stems of the bunches. Then from 20 August to 15 September there was a hot and dry period and we succeeded, finally, to achieve ripened berries. These 25 days were crucial. It was the ignition. Then around 14 September there was 30mm of rain, but this did not affect the maturity. We started the picking on 21 September. We had some high malic levels, but we don’t worry about that because the analysis of the ripening period, 13.5% potential and pH of 3.6, was exactly what we wanted. We only chaptalised part of the Cabernet Franc. It is a young 17-year-old vineyard where the gravel soils were an advantage.”
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Chateau l'Évangile is a Bordeaux house located on the very famous Pomerol plateau. The winery owned one of the first vineyards of the Pomerol. The Château L'Évangile estate was founded by the Léglise family from Libourne. They were actively involved in the construction of the vineyards of Pomerol in the middle of the 18th century. L'Évangile appeared in the 1741 register under the name of Fazilleau.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the estate was already close to its current state, with an area of about 13 hectares, when it was sold to a lawyer named Isambert. This lawyer named the estate "L'Évangile". The estate was purchased in 1862 by Paul Chaperon. His descendants, the Ducasse family, remained the owners of the estate until 1990. Paul Chaperon continued to build the estate's reputation and built the residence of L'Évangile in the style of the Second Empire. In the second edition of Cocks Féret in 1868, L'Évangile is listed as a "Premier Cru du Haut-Pomerol".
After the death of Paul Chaperon in 1900, the estate was run by his descendants. In 1957, Louis Ducasse took over the estate, which had fallen into disrepair at the time and was also damaged by the frost in 1956. He managed to replant the vineyard and eventually restore it to its former glory. In 1982, his widow Simone Ducasse continued to manage the estate.
In 1990, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) acquired the L'Évangile estate from the Ducasse family. They wanted to ensure that the property was maintained to the same high standards as DBR's. The initial influence of DBR (Lafite) included a more refined selection of the Grand Vin and the creation of Blason de L'Évangile as a second wine. Much work was also done to improve the vineyard with a restoration and (partial) renewal plan launched in 1998. The complete renovation of the barrel room and cellar, which was completed in 2004, completed the new state of the property.
The vintages from 1995 to 2005 were a very remarkable decade and crowned the successful work. The vintages 1995, 1996, 2000 and especially 2005 were judged to be truly exceptional!
Chateau l'Évangile has a vinification method where tradition and modern techniques go hand in hand. In 2004, the barrel room and cellars were completely rebuilt to make them more suitable for plot selection. The grapes from each plot are kept separate in batches in order to assess their potential for use in the Grand Vin at the end of fermentation. Traditional and modern winemaking methods are closely linked in all activities of the winery. The fermentation in barrels is carried out using the traditional method of pumping over and controlled maceration, with frequent tasting. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels.
A strict selection is carried out in the production of Château L'Évangile and the second wine, Blason de L'Évangile. The average production of Château L'Évangile and its second wine Blason de L'Évangile is 5,000 cases.
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