Chateau L'Evangile • Pomerol, France
Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around…Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) grown on a rare streak of gravel over clay a…Learn More »
$325
/750ml
2018 Retail Average
96
/100
2018 Pro Rating
Dark, seductive fruit pours from the glass in Château L’Evangile 2018, with layers of blackberry and plum steeped in spice, smoke and cocoa, all wrapped in a dense yet velvety frame. The higher-than-usual Cabernet Franc lends a sculpted, aromatic edge—floral, savory and slightly saline—while the Merlot delivers opulence and a long, mouthcoating finish. Powerful, modern and hedonistic, this is a serious, status-level Pomerol that will reward patience.
Dry-aged ribeye with wild mushrooms; Roast duck with a red wine reduction; Truffle risotto with aged Parmesan
Château L’Evangile is the grand vin of this historic Pomerol estate, a Merlot‑dominant Bordeaux blend (typically around 80% Merlot with Cabernet Franc and sometimes a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon) grown on a rare streak of gravel over clay and sand near neighbors like Pétrus and Vieux Château Certan. Under the stewardship of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), it is crafted for depth and longevity, known for its dark, plush black‑fruit character, truffle and chocolate nuances, and a silky yet powerful structure shaped by long aging in predom…