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L'Evangile 2007

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot/Cabernet Franc

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Tasting Notes

Tasted blind at the 2007 Bordeaux horizontal in Southwold. Jean-Pascale Vazart is overseeing some wonderful wines from this Pomerol stalwart and even off-vintages such as 2007 are no exception. It has fine delineation on the nose with macerated dark cherries, creme de cassis, blueberry compote and a touch of crushed stone. Fine delineation. The palate has a rounded, sensual entry, slightly lower acidity than others, caressing sumptuous dark cherry and cassis fruit towards the finish that lingers long in the mouth. Irresistible. Tasted January 2011.

94
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, November 2011

This dark ruby-colored, medium-weight l'Evangile exhibits creamy blackberry and raspberry fruit, a superficial attack, but plenty of charm, silky tannin, and low acidity make for a delicious wine to drink over the next 7-8 years. Drink 2010-2018.

88
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188), April 2010

Displays blackberry and earth, with a mushroom undertone. Full-bodied, with pleasant fruit and a medium finish. Tight. Needs to come together. A little disappointing after such an amazing 2005.

90
James Suckling, Wine Spectator, January 2009

14% Cabernet Franc. Complex, intriguing nose. Deep flavours. Really very unusually, heady aroma. Then good attack – mouthfilling with great ripe fruit on the front palate and then good balance of acid and tannin. Round, not for the very long term, but lots of stuffing – more so than most wines. Quite long. Silky texture. Really pretty snazzy. Drink 2012-2018

17.5+
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2008

Good deep red-ruby. Aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, minerals and licorice; this smells ripe. The palate offers lovely sucrosite and floral lift to the rather voluptuous, enveloping flavors, with slightly edgy acidity giving the wine a penetrating quality. The firm tannins seem a bit abrupt, but the finish shows an enticing chocolatey ripeness. The fruit here came in with potential alcohol in the fairly high 13.5% range, noted estate manager Vazart, who told me that a saignee of just 3% was done.

89/91
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar

Big wine in the context of the vintage. Palate full, sweet and warm with firm but finely edged tannins. Maturity at the optimum. The Cabernet Franc (16%) adds an extra note of elegance and length. Drink 2014-2022. 4 stars.

17
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88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008

A dark purple/garnet core. This has a very attractive nose with blackberries, plum with a Burgundian sensibility. Smooth tannins on the palate with very good structure this is a really seductive L’Evangile with lots of vibrancy and freshness. What really distinguishes it is the harmony right on the very finish with a touch of dark chocolate and mocha lingering on the aftertaste. Certainly one of the best Pomerols. Tasted April 2008.

93/95
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, April 2008

Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and vanilla follow through to a full body, with fine tannins and a medium finish. A slight dip in the middle palate. Pretty, with sweet fruit and a medium finish

88/91
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, April 2008
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