Château L'Evangile - Pomerol 2010 (750ml)
Price: $499.99
| Producer | Château L'Evangile |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pomerol |
| Varietal | Merlot , Cabernet Franc |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Sku | 36850 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Château L'Evangile Description
The fine wine from Château L'Evangile is described in an old edition of "Grand vins de Bordeaux" (Dussault Press) as "...full and elegant wines, with an unmistakable finesse and bouquet." For many fans, the subtle and elegant quality is indeed the mark of this wine.
Wine Advocate: (96-98) Points
Another spectacular effort from L'Evangile, the 2010 is a close rival to the 2009 and should be fascinating to compare with that vintage over the next 30 or so years. Stunningly rich and black/purple in color, the 2010 L'Evangile offers up the tell-tale floral note as well as black raspberry jam intermixed with cassis and kirsch. There are also ethereal floral notes and a hint of background oak. The pH is slightly above average (3.7 versus the pH of 4.0 that the 2009 and 2000 possessed). This is a massive, rich, very impressive L'Evangile, and readers should take note of the "+" in my rating, which could certainly push this wine way up there. Remarkably, I was shocked when I learned that this wine was aged in 100% new oak, as the oak is a background element in this blockbuster l'Evangile. Forget it for 3-5 years, and drink it over the following 30-40.
Wine Spectator: 94-97 Points
A Pomerol of a different color, relying heavily on dense muscle and dark charcoal notes, with a core of fig, blackberry paste and blueberry reduction waiting in reserve. Very solid through the finish, displaying a thick ganache coating and extra loam, black licorice and dark fig notes rolling through. Best from 2017 through 2037.
