2023 Château l'Évangile Blason de L’Evangile Pomerol

Château l'Évangile and the second wine Blason de L'Évangile

Château l'Évangile is one of Pomerol's most characterful estates, known for wines with depth, finesse, and aromatic tension. Blason de L'Évangile, the second wine, reflects the same style, but in a more accessible, youthful interpretation. Thanks to recent improvements in the vineyard and cellar, this second wine has gained remarkable precision and richness in recent years. Under the Winery tab, you'll find extensive background information about the château and the vision it pursues.

The terroir consists primarily of clay and gravel soils on the Pomerol plateau. This combination creates both power and elegance, with a ripe, velvety texture as a hallmark of l'Évangile.

The 2023 vintage: vibrant and ripe at the same time

The year 2023 started dry, with little rainfall in April, May, and June. This led the team to fear water stress, especially on the well-draining gravel soils. A period of rain at the end of June brought some much-needed relief, but also meant extra work to control fungal pressure. Fruit set was abundant, requiring a substantial green harvest to maintain concentration.

This was followed by a cooler July, a late veraison, and a warm August with several very hot days. Harvest began in early September, with careful sorting to separate slightly shriveled berries. The Merlot and Cabernet Franc were picked until September 28th, and vinification went exceptionally smoothly: the grapes were healthy, extraction could be more precisely controlled, and the various cuvées clearly showed their identity from the start.

Assembly and vinification of the 2023 Blason de L'Évangile

The 2023 Blason is composed largely of Merlot, supplemented with a small portion of Cabernet Franc. This blend gives the wine a deep, dark fruit profile and elegant structure. Vinification in 2023 was remarkably harmonious, with longer maceration and controlled extraction, resulting in fleshiness and a more defined tannin structure.

The result is a wine with suppleness and depth, typical of Pomerol but with a youthful freshness and a special accessibility.

Color, smell and taste of the 2023 Blason de L'Évangile

The wine opens subdued at first, but quickly unleashes in the glass. Red cherries, raspberries, dark berries, and plums emerge on the nose. Floral notes such as violets follow, complemented by subtle layers of spice, leather, tobacco, and a hint of incense. The dark, ripe character of the vintage is beautifully expressed.

On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied to medium-full, with a creamy attack and a seamless transition to a core of ripe fruit. The tannins are simultaneously velvety and grainy, with an elegant firmness that promises to refine further with aging. The texture is distinctive and almost silky, and the finish reveals a hint of balsamic alongside freshness and juicy tension.

The whole is fleshy, supple, yet precise, with a fine persistence that gives the wine a striking harmony. The combination of ripe fruit, creamy tannins, and subtle spice makes this wine particularly appealing, even in its youth.

Storage potential

The 2023 Blason de L'Évangile will already be presenting itself beautifully from 2026 onwards, but has sufficient structure to evolve pleasantly for ten years or more. Juicy fruit and elegant tannins dominate in the early years, while with bottle aging, more layers of spice, tobacco, earth, and subtle sweetness develop. The wine is expected to reach its peak between 2028 and 2036.

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Wine and food pairings for the 2023 Blason de L'Évangile

Leg of lamb with rosemary and black garlic
The soft tannins and deep fruit complement the aromatic herbs and tender meat beautifully.

Duck breast with cherry sauce
The combination of sweet, sour and savory goes perfectly with the ripe red and dark fruit in the wine.

Mushroom risotto with Parmesan
The umami of the mushrooms enhances the balsamic and tobacco notes in the wine.

Grilled eggplant with miso and sesame
The savoury depth and light toasted notes complement the dark, spicy elements of the wine.

Beef stew with carrot, thyme and juniper berries
The wine's structure holds its own alongside the rich flavors of slow-cooked meat.

Pasta with tomato, chili and fresh basil
The freshness of tomato and the warmth of chili accentuate the lively, fruity core of the wine.