Blason de l'Evangile 2020 A.C. Pomerol, France
Chateau L’Evangile, situated in the appellation of Pomerol, dates back as far as 1741 and was acquired by DBR Lafite in 1989 – making L’Evangile the one and only property Lafite have on the ‘right bank’ of Bordeaux. The vineyard is planted with Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and produces richly textured, complex and ripe Merlot based clarets. The Grand Vin, Chateau L’Evangile, requires substantial cellaring prior to optimum drinking. The second cuvee, Blason de L’Evangile, is accessible in it’s youth – both are wonderful examples of what this prestigious vineyard can achieve.
Medium to full-bodied with spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon and cardamon prolonged by red fruits, blackberry, plum and raspberry. The fruit elements are layered with complex undertones of cocoa and tobacco leaf, and the wine has a long and elegant savoury finish with well-integrated tannins.
Abv: 14%
Drinking window: 2026-2035
Food pairing: Duck Breast
Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintages: 2020
Allergen information: Sulphites
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Wine style: Still
Wine sweetness: Dry
Wine variety: Red