1998 Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl
0698EVAN _ 1998 - Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château l'Evangile
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2005 - 2025
  • Case size 12x75cl
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1998 - Ch L'Evangile Pomerol - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château l'Evangile
  • Region Pomerol
  • Grape Merlot / Cabernet Franc
  • Drinking 2005 - 2025
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £3,752.14 Duty Paid inc VAT

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Case price: £3,752.14 Duty Paid inc VAT
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  • Robert Parker, April 1999, Score: 90-92

    Based on the accolades I was hearing around Bordeaux about how profound l'Evangile was, I expected to be impressed. Admittedly, I was not bowled over to the extent some of my acquaintances were. The color is a saturated dark ruby, and the nose offers up tell-tale black raspberry scents along with dried herbs, licorice, and earth. Elegant and medium-bodied, with exceptional purity, outstanding concentration, and moderate tannin in the finish. Given the propensity of many Pomerols to behave like modern day versions of their 1975 counterparts, I cannot suggest that this offering is as profound as the great vintage of l'Evangile. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020.

  • Robert Parker, April 2000, Score: 92-94

    This wine was disjointed when tasted in 1999, but in January it was singing beautifully, revealing an opaque purple color, a blueberry liqueur/floral-scented nose, mouth-saturating, concentrated blackberry and raspberry flavors, fabulous texture, wonderful richness, and a sweet, licorice and black fruit-infused finish. Complex and powerful, it will drink well early, and should last for two decades. Impressive! Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025.

  • Robert Parker, April 2001, Score: 92

    A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc aged in 45% new oak, this terrific l'Evangile is stuffed with concentrated blackberry and raspberry fruit. There is also an acacia-like floral character that gives the wine even more complexity. Notes of toffee, licorice, and truffles add to the aromatic fireworks. The wine is full-bodied, with superb purity as well as moderate tannin in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2020+.

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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