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99 -James Suckling -

98 -Decanter -

The sculpting of L'Evangile that began over the past few vintages continues, and the 2020 is a gorgeous wine. Pristine fruit, silky with a whoosh of menthol. It elevates over the palate, both dense and light, with blueberry and raspberry fruits, and pulses of bitter almond and honeysuckle on the finish that gives focus and spice. Juliette Couderc joined L'Evangile (from DBR Lafite's Long Dai winery) in September 2020 so for the harvest of this wine, working alongside technical director Olivier Tregoat. 50% first wine, with no Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend this year because it was so over-concentrated that it made too much impact. Increased selective harvesting meant going through vineyard plots six times to bring in the grapes as they ripened. A yield of 32hl/ha. In the final year of organic conversion, so this next vintage 2021 will be certified. Barrel Sample.

97 -Jeb Dunnuck -

The Grand Vin 2020 Château L'Evangile checks in as 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, all of which was brought up in 50% new French oak, with 8% in amphora. Awesome notes of ripe black fruits, darker cherries, chocolate, spicy oak, and smoked tobacco define the aromatics, and it's medium to full-bodied, with a seamless, elegant, perfectly balanced mouthfeel, silky tannins, and a great finish. It's not massive yet shows the classic, balanced, elegant style of this estate today beautifully.

97 -Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider -

Dark garnet in color, initially you notice all the truffle, flowers, dark cocoa and plums with a touch of licorice in the aromatics. On the palate the wine is rich, lush, velvety and full-bodied. There is a beautiful richness to the texture on the mid-palate and in the opulen finish with its wealth of chocolate, espresso, black plum and sweet Morello cherries. The endnote lingers, which is what you need, as this tastes and feels so good, you want more of it. If you can, give this a decade of age this will really be singing. The wine blends 88% Merlot with 12% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV. Yields were low at 32 hectoliters per hectare. The Grand Vin was made from 50% of the harvest.

96-98+ -Wine Spectator -

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 L'Evangile rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notions of mulberries, black raspberries and stewed red and black plums, plus suggestions of Indian spices, dusty soil and violets with a touch of iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate possesses compelling freshness and a fine-grained texture to support the muscular black and red fruits, finishing long and earthy. Barrel Sample.

95 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2020 L'Evangile was picked quite early, as the estate's rather young vines were suffering in the dry conditions, and the decision appears to have been judicious, as the wine has turned out very well. Wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, plums, vine smoke and violets, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with velvety tannins and an elegant, harmonious profile that avoids any excess. Best after 2025.

95 -Falstaff -

94 -Wine Enthusiast -

Technical Details

Blend 88% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Juliette Couderc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Right Bank
Appellation Pomerol
Vineyard L’Évangile vineyard
Farming Method Organic and Biodynamic Practices
Oak French oak barrels, 50% new; and 8% amphorae
Fermentation 21 to 25 days in concrete vats
Aging / Cooperage 18 months in French oak barrels, 50% new; and 8% amphorae
Alcohol 14.5%

Château L'Évangile Pomerol 2020

Name: Château L'Évangile Pomerol 2020
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014996
Price: 189.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

JS99, DC98, JD97, JL97, WS96-98+, WA95, FS95, WE94

Organic and Biodynamic Practices

$400.00

$189.95

750ML

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Real estate is everything, and L'Évangile has the ultimate location, perched on the Pomerol plateau with Pétrus, La Conseillante, and Cheval Blanc as next-door neighbors. Farmed by the crew behind Château Lafite, this 88% Merlot/12% Cabernet Franc knockout piled up near-perfect scores. Plush now, profound later, and always unforgettable!

About The Producer

Château L'Évangile is a winery located in the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. It is known for producing high-quality red wines made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown on the estate's vineyards. The winery takes its name from the nearby Église Notre-Dame de L'Évangile, a church located in the heart of the Pomerol appellation. The château has a long history dating back to the 17th century, and it has been owned by several different families over the years. Today, it is owned by the Lurton family, who are well-known for their wine-making expertise. The wines produced at Château L'Évangile are highly sought after and have a reputation for being powerful, full-bodied, and finely balanced. They are known for their dark fruit flavors and are often described as being rich, complex, and elegant.

$400.00

$189.95

750ML

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