L`Evangile 2016
L`Evangile 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Pomerol, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Listed at £1380.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausone 2005 Château Ausone · Bordeaux | £1390.00 | |||
| Valandraud 2016 Chateau Valandraud · Bordeaux | £1370.00 | |||
| Lafleur Magnum 2008 Chateau Lafleur · Bordeaux | £1400.00 | |||
| Valandraud 2018 Chateau Valandraud · Bordeaux | £1360.00 |
Château l’Évangile is one of the oldest properties in Pomerol with a history stretching back as far as 1741. Since 1999, when it was sold to the owners of Château Lafite-Rothschild, the consistency and quality of this estate has increased to another level and it is now producing some of the finest wines in its illustrious history. 2016 was an excellent vintage for Right Bank Bordeaux and this is a superb release composed of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc. Wonderfully endowed with incredibly rich dark fruits and wonderful savoury depth, it is also incredibly impressive for its effortless balance of perfectly ripe tannins and energetic freshness. A classic modern-day l’Évangile that should age superbly.