2023 Château L'Evangile Pomerol

A gem of a Pomerol from Château l'Évangile. This winery was one of the first to own a vineyard on the famous Pomerol plateau. In 1990, the ancient estate became part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), who wanted to ensure that the château was maintained to the same high standards as those of DBR. DBR's (Lafite's) initial influence included a more refined selection of the Grand Vin and the production of Blason de L'Évangile as a second wine. Significant work was also put into improving the vineyard. The wines from this estate are described as full-bodied and elegant, with incomparable finesse!

Château l'Évangile employs a vinification method that combines tradition and modern techniques. In 2004, the vat room and cellars were completely rebuilt to better accommodate plot selection. The grapes from each plot are separated in batches to assess their potential at the end of fermentation. Traditional and modern methods are also closely linked in the winemaking process. 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 matures for a further 18 months in 70% new oak barrels. Average annual production of this wine is between 2,000 and 3,000 bottles. Starting in the 2018 vintage, Château l'Évangile Pomerol was certified organic for the first time.

This beautiful wine is a deep garnet purple with lovely violet glints. The nose is very intense with earthy notes and truly opulent aromas of ripe black cherries, dried mulberries, plums, and blueberries with light vanilla and toasted notes and a hint of chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is delicious, full-bodied, and generous, concentrated with a long finish. Grape varieties: 78% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Ratings: 97 Markus del Monego, 96-97 James Suckling, 96 Jane Anson, 95 Falstaff Magazine, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94-96 Vinous (A. Galloni), 93-95 Wine Advocate, 93-95 The Wine Independent (L. Perrotti-Brown)

The winemaker recommends decanting this wine (for at least two hours) and offers the following guidelines regarding the question: " How long should an old vintage be decanted?" Contrary to popular belief, decanting is primarily required for young wines. These must be opened to express their full flavor. The time required varies between two and 24 hours, depending on the wine and the vintage, as wines with strong tannins generally require more time. Older vintages do not require long decanting; the bottle can be opened one to two hours before tasting. At Lafite, the cellar master always performs a double decanting of red wines.

FACT: In the "Attachments" tab, you'll find the official fact sheet for this fine wine, along with some lovely photos. We'll automatically send you these 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 "Pickup" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.