Chateau L’Evangile, Pomerol 2017
L'Evangile
Vintage: 2017
Case Format: 6x75cl
Tax Status: IN-BOND
Availability: IMMEDIATE
£838.00
Description
Château l’Évangile is a wellknown winery in the Pomerol appellation of the Bordeaux region. Property of Domaine Baron de Rothschild this 22 hectares vineyard is mainly composed of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%). Here, terroir gives its best to offer the finest Merlot of Bordeaux region. Certified biodynamic as of the 2020 vintage under the viticultural lead of Juliette Couderc, there has been a subtle stylistic change to the wine. The estate has evolved into producing a more elegant claret by placing an emphasis on picking earlier to retain freshness, while using less new oak to enhance fruit purity.
Additional information
| Bottle Size | |
|---|---|
| Bottles Per Case | |
| Colour | |
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Sub-Region | |
| Type | |
| Sub-type | |
| Vintage | |
| Case Format | |
| Producer | L'Evangile |
| Max Score | 97.0 |
CRITIC REVIEWS
Jane Anson
This has a lovely silkiness to it, one of the real successes in the appellation in terms of the texture and the quality of the tannins. Its a fairly powerful 100% Merlot with 100% new oak - an unusual combination because the old vine Cabernet Franc was lost to frost in 2017. This is one of the few wines that gets close to the quality of 2016, even if its not quite there in terms of its completeness. 30 days maceration at reasonable temperatures has brought out the heart of plump blackberry fruit, while delivering subtle tobacco and slate elegance. I like this a lot. 100% organic in the vineyard (2016 was 95% organic) but not certified. 60% grand vin this year, from 40hl/ha.
James Suckling
The generosity in this wine is essence-like with black cherries, black truffles and wet earth. Full-bodied and deep with rich, creamy tannins and a long, intense finish. It goes on for minutes. Silky and fantastic. Extremely well done. Drink after 2023.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Cru Wine stores all its wines in-bond with LCB Eton Park. Wines purchased to be stored In-Bond (IB) or En Primeur are not available for immediate delivery. Storage charges will apply if you choose to store your wines with us. Duty and VAT will be applied if you choose to have your wines delivered to a UK address. If you live outside of mainland UK additional delivery charges will occur.
