Ch L’Evangile 2023
Pomerol
€ 217.80/ Per fles min. 12 flessen
| Biowijn | Nee |
| Draaistop | Nee |
Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 94-96/100
The 2023 L’Évangile is sensual and plush in the glass. Silky, refined tannins wrap around a core of dark-toned fruit, spice, mocha, leather and dried flowers. This opens nicely, leading to an explosive, deep finish that is quite compelling. Élevage is 50% new oak, 27% once-used barrels, 15% 26hL cask and 8% amphora. It’s another fine effort from the team led by Technical Director Juliette Couderc.
Vinous – Nneil Martin – 94-96/100
The 2023 L’Évangile was picked from September 4 to 28 at 42hL/ha, which is the highest for many years. Matured in 50% new oak (including 15 foudres) and 8% in amphoras (my sample only from used barrels), this has a very floral and precise bouquet with dark red fruit, blueberry, hints of blood orange and light sous-bois scents. It’s very L’Evangile. The palate is medium-bodied with filigree tannins. Crisp and precise, there’s fine tension toward the finish with a lingering black pepper note. This is a lovely L’Évangile that deserves five or six years in bottle. It will be worth the wait.