Château L'Evangile 2015
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Dating to 1741, this famed Pomerol vineyard is now run by the Rothschild family and consistently produces one of the region's most sought-after reds. The mature 2015 has two perfect 100-point ratings and is just entering its prime drinking window.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- France
- Merlot-based blend
- 13.5% ABV
- December 31, 2036
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Château L’Evangile is a medium-bodied red with ethereal aromas and flavors of dried flowers, ripe black fruit, black olives and brown sugar. The palate is beautifully balanced, dense and layered, with fine-grained tannins and a lengthy, complex finish.Wine Food Pairings
Beef, full-flavored cheeses, pork, turkey, veal, vegetarian.Beyond the Label
Chateau l'Evangile first appeared on the land registers in 1741, and its proprietors actively participated in the creation of the vineyards of Pomerol. Taken over by Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite in 1990, it was the first estate at which they choseto use organic farming methods. Today, it sits in the elite circle of Bordeaux's Grands Crus Classés, sharing the limelight with iconic names such as Château Pétrus and Château Lafleur.
The vineyards sit on the region's famed clay-gravel soils and encompass just over 100 acres, with 43 named plots that are planted to Merlot, supplemented by Cabernet Franc and a little bit of Cabernet Sauvignon.
This mature 2015 is a classic blend of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc, aged 18 months in new French oak from Tonnelerie des Domaines (the family's own cooperage, which is very rare). It has two perfect ratings of 100 points, plus many other impressive scores from top international critics (see below).
“Stunning aromas of blackberries, black olives, brown sugar and dried flowers…Full-bodied, dense and layered. Super-fine tannins, yet this is muscular and long. An amazing wine reminiscent of the great L’Evangiles of the 1950s…Goes on and on. Truly great wine." – James Suckling
Extremely limited. First come, first served.
Critical Acclaim:
100 points, James Suckling
100 points, The Wine Cellar Insider
99 points, Jeb Dunnuck
97 points, The Wine Advocate
97 points, Decanter
95 points, Vinous
95 points, Wine Spectator
95 points, Wine Enthusiast
95 points, The Wine Independent
