Château l' Évangile 2016
14.5%
0.75L
Intensity
Pomerol wines may never have been subject to an official classification, but Château l'Evangile is unarguably one of the best wines in the appellation; a classic, with perfect balance.
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Château l' Évangile 2016
The wine
Today, the new team harvests the grapes as late as possible, in order to obtain perfectly ripe grapes, with limited yields and ageing for 18 months in oak barrels that are 70% renewed each year. The ambition to raise l'Evangile to the appellation's front ranks seems to have been achieved: the wines have a superb richness, with a dark ruby colour and aromas of raspberries, blackberries, and sometimes liquorice; they also have an impressive capacity to age.
About the Producer Château l'Évangile
Although there has never been any classification for Pomerol wines, Château L'Evangile is undoubtedly among the best wines of the appellation. The domain was created in the middle of the 18th century, by the Léglise family from Libourne, who contributed to the quality of the Pomerol vineyard, alongside the owners of Petrus (Arnaud family), La Conseillante (Catherine Conseillant) and Trotanoy (Giraud family). This vineyard enjoys an exceptional situation within Pomerol between Petrus and Cheval Blanc. Previously called Fazilleau, the domain was named l’Evangile at the beginning of the 19th century, under the guidance of the lawyer Isambert, who was owner until 1862. Paul Chaperon bought the Chateau L'Evangile that remained under the supervision of his descendants, the Ducasse family, until 1990. Since then, l’Evangile has been purchased by the Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Under the impulse of Jean-Pascal Vazart, new care has been given to the vineyard, new plots were purchased and the wines are more successful each year.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level: 1 NormalObservation: 1 NormalOrigin: professional
Type of cellar: specialised storage
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 14.5 %
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Pomerol
Owner: SC du Château L'Evangile
Vintage: 2016
Colour: red
Peak drinking window: drink until 2040
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 14 hectares
Volume: 30000 bottles
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine