1990 Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl
0690EVAN _ 1990 - Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château l'Evangile
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2000 - 2015
  • Case size 12x75cl
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1990 - Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château l'Evangile
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2000 - 2015
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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  • Goedhuis, March 2016, Score: 17.5

    Mature browny orange colour, this has wonderfully perfumed aromas of jasmine, hints of geraniums, which evolve in the palate into mature, meaty gamey flavours and hints of sweet prunes. A bold and generous style, supported by an uplifting freshness. The tannins are a little dry on the finish and therefore the wine needs drinking, but very classy.

  • Neal Martin, July 2016, Score: 93

    The 1990 Château L'Evangile has not been as consistent as its 1989 counterpart (see Robert Parker's previous tasting note). Here it showed well, even if I maintain a preference for the 1989. The nose is sultry, broody and takes time to unfurl, almost reluctantly offering up sage and black truffle infused black fruit, developing a subtle aniseed-like aroma with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine but firm tannin. It is not as charming as the 1989, sweeter in the mouth, fleshier perhaps. That initial rush of black fruit is usurped by red fruit towards the finish, laced with bay leaf and a pinch of white pepper. While I would broach the 1989 now, I would be inclined to reach for the 1990 with another 3-4 years. Tasted January 2016.

  • Robert Parker, June 1992, Score: 95-97

    The 1990 could prove to be one of the greatest l'Evangiles in the post-World War II era, rivaling the superb wines this renowned estate produced in 1947, 1950, 1975, 1982, and 1985. No doubt the Rothschild family, who commenced their ownership in this vintage, decided to send a competitive message to not only the cognoscenti of Pomerol (particularly Petrus and the Moueix family), but also to wine enthusiasts throughout the world. This is a blockbuster, black/ruby/purple-colored wine, with a sensational nose of black fruits, toffee, new oak, and minerals. In the mouth, there is exceptional richness, full body, an unctuous, nearly port-like texture, and great length and depth. The fruit's massive richness obscures a considerable amount of tannin. This riveting wine resembles in weight and force the pre-1976 vintages of its neighbor, Petrus. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2015.

  • Robert Parker, October 2004, Score: 96

    Tasted 10 Times Since Bottling With Consistent Notes The 1990 could prove to be one of the finest l'Evangiles in the post-World War II era, competing with the superb wines this renowned estate produced in 1947, 1950, 1975, 1982, and 1985. This is a blockbuster, black/ruby/purple-colored wine, with a restrained but promising nose of black fruits, toffee, new oak, and minerals. It offers exceptional richness, full body, an unctuous, nearly port-like texture, and great length and depth. The fruit's massive richness nearly obscures a considerable amount of tannin. Yet this is one of the most tannic and large-scaled Pomerols of the vintage. This riveting wine resembles in weight and force the pre-1976 vintages of its neighbor, Petrus. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2015.

  • Robert Parker, February 1997, Score: 96

    The 1990 remains one of the great modern day L'Evangiles, rivaling such superb vintages as 1995, 1985, 1982, 1975. Drink: 1997-2015.

  • Robert Parker, January 2003, Score: 96

    A fabulous example of l’Evangile at its best. Dense ruby/purple with some amber at the edge, this wine has a gorgeous nose of black truffles intermixed with caramel, malt chocolate, sweet black raspberries, and blackberries. The wine is full-bodied, with loads of glycerin giving it a very opulent, almost viscous feel on the palate. It still tastes youthful, but has always been accessible throughout its entire life. The wine does have plenty of tannin, but most of it is concealed by the wealth of fruit extract and the wine’s viscosity. It is a sensational l’Evangile that is just beginning to develop the secondary nuances of adolescence. Anticipated maturity: Now-2024. Last tasted, 11/02.

  • Robert Parker, June 2009, Score: 90

    Three bottles of the 1990 tasted recently (all from my cellar) had me perplexed about where this wine is heading. It is a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized black raspberries and cherries as well as hints of licorice and underbrush. However, the color reveals some disturbing amber at the edge, and the wine is loosely knit on the palate without the concentration and generosity I saw three or four years ago. It is either falling apart at an accelerated pace, or it is going through an awkward state. Release price: ($500.00/case).

  • Robert Parker, January 1998, Score: 96

    The 1990 remains one of the great modern day L'Evangiles, rivaling such superb vintages as 1995, 1985, 1982, 1975, 1950, and 1947. It possesses a deep purple color, a youthful but promising nose of sweet black fruits, chocolate, caramel, truffles, and minerals. The wine is exceptionally rich and full-bodied, with admirable glycerin and thickness. Its development in the glass indicates the wine is still in a youthful, dormant stage. The finish is full of sweet fruit, with the wine's extract concealing moderate tannin. The 1990 is a fabulously pure, rich L'Evangile to drink between the turn of the century and 2020.

Producer

Château l'Evangile

L'Evangile has long been one of the most sought after Right Bank châteaux. Since the Rothschildfamily (the Lafite branch) purchased the estate in 1990, its quality has rivalled neighbouring Pétrus and Lafleur.

Region

Pomerol

The small sub-region of Pomerol is situated north-east of the industrious city of Libourne. Pomerol's soils are predominately iron-rich clay with a smattering of gravel that produce wines with extraordinary power and depth. As a result of this clay-dominance, it has the highest percentage of Merlot planted in all of Bordeaux. Certain châteaux are produced exclusively from this grape, but most incorporate smaller quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc as well. Despite its hefty (if not exclusive) proportion of Merlot, many people think of wines from this region as separate entities. As one wine aficionado stated recently, "It's not Merlot. It's Pomerol." Despite the region's small size, Pomerol contains some of the world's most sought after (and expensive) wines including Pétrus, Le Pin, Lafleur, l'Evangile and Vieux Château Certan. Unlike other Bordelais subregions, there is no system of classification. The châteaux are traded on reputation alone.

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