Appellations

Evangile 2014

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

The 2014 L'Evangile comes racing out of the blocks on the nose with plenty of black cherry, blueberry, cold stone and black truffle scents, quintessentially Pomerol with impressive delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with a slightly grainy texture, lovely black fruit here laced with Earl Grey, spice and sage, quite intense and fanning out gloriously towards the long finish. This seems to have gained precision after bottling and I did warn that it may merit a higher score. This is a deeply impressive L'Evangile that might challenge Lafite-Rothschild in the long term. Chapeau!

Score: 95 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2024-2045 Date: 31 March 2017

The Château L’Evangile 2014 is a blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, the latter from re-planted vines that have come into the grand vin. It has a very refined bouquet, the Cabernet Franc lending a slight savory character. The palate is beautifully structured with a fine line of acidity. The black fruit is suffused with a hint of sweet coconut coming through on the finish from the oak. That will be subsumed with time. This is quite a powerful L’Evangile with fine tannins and an insistent grip. This is an impressive L'Evangile and it may warrant a higher score after bottling.

Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2022-2045 Date: 01 April 2015

The blackberry, mushroom and oyster-shell character really comes out. Full body and flavors of dark chocolate, walnuts and concentrated berries. Structured. Bitter-chocolate aftertaste. Try drinking in 2022.

Score: 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 13 February 2017

Aromas of blackberries, oyster shell and black licorice. Full body and a firm and muscular backbone of tannins. Slightly austere.

Score: 91 - 92 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 20 March 2015

Black lustrous crimson. Fresh, transparent nose. Round and seductive. Difficult to even see the tannins. Flattering and very vibrant. Long.

Score: 17 - 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2022-2037 Date: 15 April 2015

Tightly coiled for now, offering raspberry, bitter plum and dark currant fruit that should unwind slowly. Features charcoal and smoldering tobacco notes, with a hint of loam underscoring the finish. Always among the more muscular Pomerols, with a substantial percentage of Cabernet Franc, and 2014 is no different. Tasted non-blind.

Score: 93 - 96 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2015

82M, 18CF. Expressive with bright red cherries and a touch of kirsch liqueur on the nose. Deep red fruit which should continue to fill in with age and with lifted notes of spiced cinnamon and chocolatey oak. Big and bold framework but with very suave tannins and a weightless feel. Plenty of complexity, depth, potential and backbone with a long, bright spicy finish.

Score: 93 - 96 Albany Vintners, - Date: 01 April 2015