2019 L'Evangile
By Chateau L'Evangile
2019 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2019 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile stands as a stellar exemplar of the sublimity that can emerge from the revered terroirs of Pomerol. My meticulous scrutiny of Bordeaux vintages over decades positions me to distinguish the nuanced attributes that define this particular harvest from its brethren. The year 2019 was one marked by climatic generosity, granting vignerons across Bordeaux a canvas to craft wines of remarkable complexion and depth.
Refinement Meets Robust Investment Potential
The tides within the investment landscape have shifted with this offering, ensuring that connoisseurs and investors alike turn their gaze towards the 2019 L'Evangile. It is a testament to the winemaking finesse that Chateau L'Evangile has meticulously honed. The 2019 iteration is particularly distinguished by its vibrant structure and opulent dark fruit profile intertwined with an earthy minerality and refined tannic poise that whispers excellence into the palate.
2019: A Vintage Carved Out of Time
A vintage like 2019 arrives with whispers of anticipation, hinting at legendary status akin to those formidable years like 2000 or 2010. The weather patterns blessed Pomerol with near-ideal conditions; a subtle interplay between warm days and cool nights allowed the merlot grapes to embrace their fullest expression. As such, the 2019 L'Evangile unfurls in the glass with a liberating density – a symphony of blackberries, plums and a touch of spice, elevating this wine to heights that pique the interest of any investor looking for potential growth.
Surpassing expectations, the 2019 vintage encapsulates grandiosity in form, its cellar-worthy potential undeniable - as it is ought to evolve magnificently over time. Striking a fine balance between immediate pleasure and the promise of future complexity, this vintage is intimately woven into the narrative of what makes Pomerol wines so captivating.
In sum, the 2019 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile garners attention not solely for its enigmatic aura typical of fine Pomerol essence but for its singular identity within the pantheon of vintages. It speaks an aged language through young vines; an inveiglement for any serious investor aiming to fuse epicurean passion with sagacious foresight.
Market price (CAD)
$2,290.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
81.18
Scores and tasting notes
The 2019 L'Evangile is composed of 83.5% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested from the 13th of September to the 3rd of October. The alcohol comes in at 14.6%. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose hits the ground running with opulent scents of ripe black cherries, dried mulberries, baked plums and warm blueberries plus hints of candied violets, licorice, molten chocolate and wild sage with just a drop of hoisin. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully concentrated with seductive layers of exotic spice-laced black fruit preserves and a velvety texture, finishing long and with just enough freshness. Tantalizingly moreish!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 June 2020