CHATEAU L'EVANGILE Pomerol 2019 Bottle

Description

The 2019 L'Evangile is a remarkable Bordeaux, receiving high praise from critics for its exceptional quality and complexity. Decanter awarded it 99 points, noting its seductive and rich character, with layers of luscious blackberry and brambled raspberry fruit, complemented by violet notes and earthy nuances. This vintage showcases the highest level of Cabernet Franc in recent history, enhancing the wine's unique expression. James Suckling rated it 96 points for its enticing fruit-tea, blackberry, and ripe fruit aromas, along with a polished palate rich in chocolate and walnut flavours. The Wine Advocate scored it 94 points, highlighting its full-bodied, velvety profile and ripe tannins, while Wine Enthusiast also rated it 94 points, praising its elegant black fruits and juicy acidity, showcasing its potential for aging.

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Château L'Évangile is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, renowned for producing exquisite and sought-after wines. Established in the 18th century, it spans approximately 14 hectares of meticulously cared-for vineyards, predominantly planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. The estate's terroir, characterised by its gravel and clay soils, contributes to the wine's signature richness and complexity. Château L'Évangile is celebrated for its elegant, full-bodied style, often exhibiting deep fruit flavours, velvety tannins, and a harmonious balance that allows for graceful ageing. The estate consistently receives high scores from critics, with many vintages lauded for their depth and finesse. As a result, Château L'Évangile remains a coveted selection for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

DECANTER 99 points
Tasted by: Jane Anson
(at Primeur week tastings in Bordeaux, 25 May 2020)
Part of Bordeaux 2019 in bottle: overview plus top-scoring wines
Drinking Window: 2027 - 2050
From the very first moment your nose approaches the glass you know something special is happening. Seductive, rich, mouth-filling to the point that you really understand what that means. Just pops out of your mouth, with evident density of luscious blackberry and brambled raspberry fruit but also vertical climb through the palate. Violet notes marry with baked earth, grilled liquorice, tension and seduction. Highest level of Cabernet Franc in the blend in recent history, and first time that they have used all of the Cabernet Franc available in the vineyard - also first time to have this touch of Cabernet Sauvignon since the Rothschilds arrived at the property. Have I tasted a better l'Evangile? Certainly not at this stage, and one of the very few wines in 2019 that I can say without question approaches a perfect score. I don't give 100s at En Primeur but this is off the scale delicious, and I already can't wait to taste it in bottle. 98-100.

JAMES SUCKLING 96 points
Fruit-tea, blackberry, tile and ripe-fruit aromas follow through to a full body with density and richness. Chocolate and walnut. Dense and seamless with super fruit and length. Lots of fruit. Very polished. Stylized. All the cabernet franc on the estate is in the wine. From organic grapes. Give it at least five to seven years to open. Try after 2026.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Drink Date: 2027 - 2055
The 2019 L'Evangile is very good, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, sweet berries, warm spices, violets and loamy soil, framed by a nicely integrated patina of new oak that reflects a concerted effort to refine cooperage choices at this address in recent years. Full-bodied, rich and velvety, it's a broad, textural wine with a richly layered core of fruit, succulent acids and ripe, supple tannins that reflects the warm, dry vintage. As usual, it's a Merlot-dominant blend, complemented by some 16% Cabernet Franc and now 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.

WINE ENTHUSIAST 94 points
The wine from an estate owned by the Rothschild family of Château Lafite-Rothschild, has great ripeness with elegant black fruits and succulence, rich and dense. It has beautiful black, spicy fruits. Young, it is packed with juicy acidity at the end. Drink from 2026. — Roger Voss