“Absolutely brilliant on the nose, with gorgeous fresh floral notes like violets, along with aromas of black olives and dark berries. A quintessential Pomerol nose. Full-bodied, yet at the same time so refined and structured. Magnificent tannic tension and concentration. A vibrant finish. Shows energy and focus. Best enjoyed after 2024. ” (James Suckling 2019). Very limited quantities !
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Eye
Deep garnet-purple color
Nose
Spicy and floral aromas give way to notes of mocha, truffle, and juicy plums.
Palate
Incredibly ripe and velvety tannins with a lovely freshness, enhancing the generous and brilliantly fruity mid-palate.
Serve
At 17-18°C
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2040+
Production
Approximately 2,000 to 3,000 cases
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with a roast rack of lamb with herbs, a grilled ribeye steak, duck breast with pepper, or a lovely selection of cheeses from the Bordeaux region...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2018 guide) 18.5/20 (Wine of exceptional quality)
4-Star Rated Estate (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A restrained wine that retains balanced fruit and a superbly creamy texture from start to finish. Hints of violet mark a lively, refreshing finish. Best enjoyed between 2021 and 2037
About the estate:
Located across from Cheval Blanc on the legendary Pomerol plateau, L’Évangile has a strong case to make: its 19 hectares are planted on deep soils of gravel mixed with clay and sand. The owner, Baron Éric de Rothschild, has equipped his Pomerol estate with state-of-the-art facilities that match the potential and reputation of this château. Small vats, in particular, allow for closer monitoring of the harvest and more precise blending. The vineyard restoration plan, involving the removal and replanting of vines, is ongoing. It will take at least a decade for this estate to fully express its potential. L’Évangile captivates with its vibrant energy, its generous bouquet of truffle, and its velvety texture of great refinement, offering an elegant dimension without being overpowering. This leading Pomerol has reached a new level of quality since 2004 and has produced superb vintages since 2009. More supple, the second wine, Le Blason, offers a way to enjoy Pomerol without breaking the bank. 2018 promises to be exceptional!
Decanter
Wine rated (2018 guide) 98/100
About the wine:
In my opinion, this wine will be just as amazing as the 1989, and it is a worthy successor to the 2015. It is tight and reserved on the nose, with a powerful Pomerol Merlot in the background. On the palate, the raspberries and blackberries have a creamy quality. The power and intensity promise an incredible future. The texture is velvety and silky, revealing great freshness balanced by ripe fruit and seductive tannins. A serious wine. Drinking window: 2024–2040
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 3*Top Pick (Exceptional wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
This deep garnet-colored Pomerol exudes great sensuality, with a bouquet evoking very ripe red and black fruits, as well as spices. The texture of the tannins is so silky and the freshness so pronounced that a sense of smoothness prevails on the palate. Yet the wine is undeniably dense and full-bodied, even powerful on the finish, and structured to stand the test of time.
About the estate:
Founded in the mid-18th century, when it was known as Fazilleau, the vineyard was renamed L'Évangile in the early 19th century. At that time, it covered 13 hectares, an area close to its current size (15 hectares). The first turning point in its history occurred during the Second Empire with its purchase by Paul Chaperon, who built the château and quickly established its reputation by harnessing the qualities of a terroir that is both highly distinctive and well-balanced, featuring very pure clays, sands, and gravels over a subsoil rich in iron-rich clay. L'Évangile was sold to the Rothschilds in 1990, marking a second major turning point for this estate, which then benefited from significant investments and the expertise of its director, Charles Chevallier, who handed the reins to Éric Kohler in 2015.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2018 guide) 97/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2016 L'Evangile boasts a deep garnet-purple color and opens with notes of plum jam, Black Forest cake, red cherry compote, and raspberries, along with hints of menthol, a box of chocolates, licorice, and tobacco leaf. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, the palate features incredibly ripe and velvety tannins and a lovely freshness, enhancing the generous and brilliantly fruity mid-palate. Lots of energy on the very persistent mineral finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Ideally situated between Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, L’Évangile—majority-owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)—has undergone a major restructuring and a comprehensive overhaul of its vineyards in recent years, including, among other things, the acquisition of new plots. The results of this significant work led by Jean-Pascal Vazart and his team are evident in the quality of the wines, and the latest vintages produced place the estate at the very top of the appellation. 2018, a particularly challenging year from a viticultural standpoint, marked the vineyard’s transition to organic farming.
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2019 guide) 99/100
About the wine:
Such an amazing nose, with gorgeous fresh floral notes like violets, along with aromas of black olives and dark berries. A classic Pomerol nose. Full-bodied, yet at the same time so refined and structured. Magnificent tannic tension and concentration. A vibrant finish. Shows energy and focus. Best enjoyed after 2024.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated 98/100
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2018 guide) 97-98/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fruity, elegant, and refined, with lovely definition and a beautiful, delicate texture. It features notes of juicy blackberry and juicy blackcurrant combined with subtle hints of juicy raspberry, blueberries, ripe/crushed redcurrants, as well as delicate touches of refined minerality, toasty/caramelized notes, and subtle hints of tonka bean and coffee (in the background). The palate is fruity, balanced, beautifully elegant, velvety, rich, very subtly firm, and offers a lovely texture, depth, nice definition, an airy quality, beautiful finesse, and tension. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blueberry/blue fruits, and more subtly, strawberry, combined with delicate hints of crushed raspberry, refined minerality, as well as hints of chocolate, toasted/caramelized notes, subtle hints of spice, and very subtle hints of almond. The tannins are elegant and very finely rounded. Good length. Beautiful persistence with hints of chocolate. Keep it!
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 98/100
About the wine:
First, you notice the spicy and floral aromas, followed by notes of mocha, truffle, and juicy plums. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, everything is perfect. The wine has layers of depth, waves of silky, pure, and opulent fruit, and a finish that stands out, thanks to all the decadent fruit. The wine is fresh, elegant, long, and incredibly rich, as well as tannic. It needs to be cellared for 12 years before opening.