2015 L'Evangile
By Chateau L'Evangile
2015 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
The delights of the 2015 Bordeaux vintage have echoed through the cellars and salons of the world's discerning connoisseurs. Amongst this choir of excellence, the 2015 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile resonates with a particularly harmonious note. This remarkable expression from one of Pomerol's most esteemed estates captures the essence of its superb terroir and reinforces the heralded reputation that precedes it.
An Exemplary Fusion of Elegance and Strength
Exploring the attributes that distinguish this vintage, one finds a masterful alignment of power and poise. The opulent intensity that marks Pomerol's best is present in spades, yet there exists an undercurrent of finesse which elevates this bottling to a class of its own. It’s here we find an articulate translation of the warm, dry summer and ideal autumn conditions that graced Bordeaux in 2015.
The 2015 vintage oscillates between layers of ripe blackberry and plum fruit, enveloped by a sumptuous tapestry of tannins that promise a durable future. There is an undeniable vibrancy to this wine, stemming from its well-integrated acidity that will delight investors looking for longevity in their cellars.
Pomerol Perfection for Investment Portfolios
The potential for appreciation in value is palpable when one contemplates the wine’s structure, complexity and balance – factors crucial to consider for anyone with an eye towards enriching their wine investment portfolio.
In summary, the 2015 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile stands as a paragon within an exceptional vintage. Its rich palate, well-crafted tannins, and promising ageing potential are poised to captivate both collectors and investors alike. The artistry it embodies encapsulates the allure that is quintessentially Bordeaux – a truly wise addition to any sophisticated investor's assembly.
Market price (GBP)
£1,860.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
93
Scores and tasting notes
What a wine here. It is so traditional and powerful with super depth of fruit and chewy tannins. Full body, incredible concentration and length. It’s so muscular and powerful. So minerally and nutty (walnuts). Marvelous.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com
The 2015 L'Evangile is composed of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc and was matured for 18 months in new oak barrels from Tonnellerie des Domaines (their own cooperage). Deep garnet-purple in color, it absolutely leaps from the glass with complex, gregarious notes of blackberry pie, plum preserves, smoked meats/charcuterie, mocha and licorice plus suggestions of cloves, black soil and unsmoked cigars. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and jaw-droppingly sexy, it has beautifully plush yet firm tannins with a lively backbone and a very long, spicy finish.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 21 February 2018
The 2015 L'Evangile is a blend of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc picked between September 15 and October 5, and September 29 to October 5 respectively. Matured almost in 100% new oak, it has a very pure and charming bouquet, the Merlot dominant and slightly shrouding the Cabernet Franc at the moment. It is worth staying with this Pomerol, because it does change after four to five minutes in the glass, revealing touches of truffle and iodine. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, understated on the entry but gaining momentum in the glass, retaining a wonderful sense of symmetry and finishing with precision and class. This could well be the pick of the wines from the Domaines Barons Rothschild stable in 2015 and kudos to winemaker Jean-Pascal Vazart.
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com, #224, April 2016
Rich, powerful and densely constructed, this is a super-charged Pomerol with plush, voluptuous fruit flavours, lots of toasty new oak, good concentration and a hint of figgy overripeness. The Cabernet Franc adds some much-needed freshness here. Drink: 2022-32
Tim Atkin - timatkin.com
84% Merlot picked 15 September - 5 October, 16% Cabernet Franc picked 29 September - 5 October. Extremely dark crimson. Floral, opulent nose. Something quite masculine and leathery - animal? - on the nose. Lots of intensity and sweetness. Almost chocolatey! Tannins not quite integrated yet, but they are quite sandpapery. A little bit of heat on the end. A wine that takes you to the limit of sweetness.
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com