2005 L'Evangile
By Chateau L'Evangile
2005 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was one met with a chorus of approbation, swiftly becoming a beacon for fine wine investors seeking both quality and longevity. The wines from this year exhibit poise and structure, with 2005 L'Evangile from Chateau L'Evangile being a case in point. Sharing a similar splendour to its illustrious neighbours along the hallowed Pomerol plateau, this vintage offers a persuasive argument that this chateau's parcels are as majestic as any in Bordeaux.
Distinguished Elegance: A Testament to Pomerol's Pedigree
The terroir of Pomerol in 2005 crafted wines that faultlessly encapsulate finesse and power. The clay and gravel soils of the estate, nourished by an ideal growing season, endowed the resulting 2005 L'Evangile with qualities that align it with the crème de la crème of investment-worthy wines.
Exquisite Complexity: Tasting Notes for the Connoisseur
The palate is graced by the dense, velvety tannins characteristic of a carefully aged Pomerol, accompanied by an aromatic tapestry of truffles, ripe blackberries, and hints of Cuban tobacco. The minerality lingers astutely amidst the elegant oak influences, marrying opulence with an earthy groundedness unique to the vintage.
On approach, 2005 L'Evangile unravels with measured confidence; it dances deftly between robustness and nuance – a testament to its expert vinification and affinity with the magnanimous 2005 growing conditions. It reveals itself not as a fleeting fancy but as an enduring emblem of Pomerol’s prestige.
In summation, Chateau L'Evangile's offering from 2005 stands as a paragon within one's portfolio; it possesses that rarified balance which hints at further revelations with each passing year. Worthy of serious consideration by collectors and investors alike, the 2005 L'Evangile assures both delight upon decanting and the potential for gratifying returns.Market price (USD)
$2,860.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
137.65
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted single blind at Farr's 2005 dinner in Hong Kong. I had forgotten what a wonderful Pomerol this is! Jean-Pascal Vazart has conjured a spellbinding wine that displays exceptional clarity on the nose with blackberry, kirsch, crushed violet and a touch of cassis. Underlying all this is a palpable sense of mineralite and focus. The palate is full-bodied with filigree tannins. Beautiful balance and so silky smooth towards the finish that it is easy to look over its structure and backbone. One of the finest wines from this estate in recent years. Tasted November 2011.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jan 2012
The 2005 L’Evangile’s gorgeous aromatics consist of spring flowers, black raspberries, licorice, truffle and graphite. The wine is full-bodied, rich, still youthful and backward, with sweet tannin and a long, layered, full-bodied mouthfeel. This stunner is capable of another two to three decades of longevity. The greatest L’Evangile since the 1982 and before the heroic duo of 2009 and 2010?
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015
L'Evangile's sublime 2005, a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc, is the first wine made in their brand new cuverie. Sadly, there are fewer than 3,500 cases of this deep purple-colored offering. A gorgeous nose of meat juices, black raspberries, chocolate, espresso, and notions of truffle oil as well as smoke is followed by a full-bodied Pomerol displaying sweet tannin, a flawless texture, and stunning complexity. While surprisingly showy and forward for a l'Evangile, it will undoubtedly shut down over the next year or so. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #176 April 2008