2023, Château L'Evangile, POMEROL

Last Year EP $468.00-

This château is situated in a prime position on the Pomerol plateau between Pétrus, La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. The wines here are always smooth and seductive and are made by the team from Château Lafite. 

A fine line of tannins runs through this medium to full-bodied wine. Chocolate, walnut and lead pencil on very fine tannins. Classy and focused, providing elegance with strength. Tight at the end. 78% merlot, 21% cabernet franc and 1% cabernet sauvignon.
96-97 James Suckling.

A fascinating exercise in terroir, as this shows the same alcohol as the Blason, but the density, fruit character and even the IPT (tannin) count are very different. You see the impact of clay soils in the building of the powerful architecture and the plush damson and black cherry fruits. There is density but tenderness to the tannins, with grilled caramel that gives a beautiful Pomerol signature. Violet floral edging arrives towards the finish, as things open up, and this is an impressive L'Evangile that can age with ease.
96 Jane Anson.

The 2023 L'Evangile is sensual and plush in the glass. Silky, refined tannins wrap around a core of dark-toned fruit, spice, mocha, leather and dried flowers. This opens nicely, leading to an explosive, deep finish that is quite compelling. It's another fine effort from the team led by Technical Director Juliette Couderc. Drink 2030 - 2048.
94-96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.

The 2023 L'Evangile has a very floral and precise bouquet with dark red fruit, blueberry, hints of blood orange and light sous-bois scents. It's very L'Evangile. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. Crisp and precise, there's fine tension toward the finish with a lingering black pepper note. This is a lovely L'Evangile that deserves five or six years in bottle. It will be worth the wait.
94-96 Neal Martin.