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L'Évangile 1995 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
CHF 237.80
Critics scores
19 Rene Gabriel
96: Fassprobe (19/20): Produktion: 35'000 Flaschen: Eine der dichtesten Farben aller Pomerols; Violett-Purpur mit schwarzen Reflexen. Königliches Bouquet; ein ausgeglichenes Spiel von Edelhölzern, reifen Waldbeeren, Kirschen, eine feine Parfümnote, Sandelholz und Schokolade darin. Im Gaumen samtig, dicht, die Tannine sind von molligem Schmelz umgeben und bewirken eine mundfüllende, fast explodierende Adstringenz, die Aromen kumulieren sich und geben dem Finish eine katapultartige Dimension. Einer der ganz wenigen 95er, der "Jahrhundertwein-Allüren" hat. Dürfte sich zum Star des Jahrganges entwickeln! 01: Noch immer eine satte, dichte Farbe mit violettem Schimmer darin. Würziges, kompaktes Bouquet; Rauch, Nussmehl, Pfefferkuchen und Lakritze. Fester, noch körniger Gaumen, extrem konzentriert. Während andere Pomerols des gleichen Jahrganges bereits ersten Charme entwickeln, ist dieser noch unnahbar und verschlossen. Ein grosser Wein mit einem immensen Potential. 19/20 2004 – 2025 Mittleres Granat-Purpur, noch Rubin am Rand. Süsse, nach Kirschen und Vanille duftendes Bouquet, wirkt etwas laktisch und zeigt Black Currant. Zu Beginn saftiger, eleganter Gaumen, dann packen die Gerbstoffe zu und der Wein zeigt sein Kraft und nachhaltige Adstringenz, fleischig und viel Potential zeigend. Momentan sehr verschlossen. trinken (2010 - 2026)
19 Rene Gabriel
96: Fassprobe (19/20): Produktion: 35'000 Flaschen: Eine der dichtesten Farben aller Pomerols; Violett-Purpur mit schwarzen Reflexen. Königliches Bouquet; ein ausgeglichenes Spiel von Edelhölzern, reifen Waldbeeren, Kirschen, eine feine Parfümnote, Sandelholz und Schokolade darin. Im Gaumen samtig, dicht, die Tannine sind von molligem Schmelz umgeben und bewirken eine mundfüllende, fast explodierende Adstringenz, die Aromen kumulieren sich und geben dem Finish eine katapultartige Dimension. Einer der ganz wenigen 95er, der "Jahrhundertwein-Allüren" hat. Dürfte sich zum Star des Jahrganges entwickeln! 01: Noch immer eine satte, dichte Farbe mit violettem Schimmer darin. Würziges, kompaktes Bouquet; Rauch, Nussmehl, Pfefferkuchen und Lakritze. Fester, noch körniger Gaumen, extrem konzentriert. Während andere Pomerols des gleichen Jahrganges bereits ersten Charme entwickeln, ist dieser noch unnahbar und verschlossen. Ein grosser Wein mit einem immensen Potential. 19/20 2004 – 2025 Mittleres Granat-Purpur, noch Rubin am Rand. Süsse, nach Kirschen und Vanille duftendes Bouquet, wirkt etwas laktisch und zeigt Black Currant. Zu Beginn saftiger, eleganter Gaumen, dann packen die Gerbstoffe zu und der Wein zeigt sein Kraft und nachhaltige Adstringenz, fleischig und viel Potential zeigend. Momentan sehr verschlossen. trinken (2010 - 2026)
93 Wine Spectator
Beautiful aromas of crushed berries, chocolate and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a spicy, refined aftertaste.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. ?JS
93 Wine Spectator
Beautiful aromas of crushed berries, chocolate and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a spicy, refined aftertaste.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. ?JS
92 Robert Parker
Tasted three times, this wine is closed, backward, and marginally less impressive after bottling than it was from cask. It is still an outstanding L'Evangile that may prove to be longer-lived than the sumptuous 1990, but perhaps not as opulently-styled. It remains one of the year's's top efforts. The dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of minerals, black raspberries, earth, and spice. The bottled wine seems toned down (too much fining and filtration?), compared with the pre-bottling samples, which had multiple layers of flesh and flavor dimension. High tannin in the finish and plenty of sweet fruit on the palate suggest this wine will turn out to be extra special. Could it have been even better if the filters had been junked in favor of a natural bottling? I think so, yet that being said, the wine's ferocious tannin level cannot conceal its outstanding ripeness, purity, and depth. However, do not expect this Pomerol to be drinkable for another 5-8 years, which is longer than I initially expected. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
92 Robert Parker
Tasted three times, this wine is closed, backward, and marginally less impressive after bottling than it was from cask. It is still an outstanding L'Evangile that may prove to be longer-lived than the sumptuous 1990, but perhaps not as opulently-styled. It remains one of the year's's top efforts. The dense ruby/purple color is accompanied by aromas of minerals, black raspberries, earth, and spice. The bottled wine seems toned down (too much fining and filtration?), compared with the pre-bottling samples, which had multiple layers of flesh and flavor dimension. High tannin in the finish and plenty of sweet fruit on the palate suggest this wine will turn out to be extra special. Could it have been even better if the filters had been junked in favor of a natural bottling? I think so, yet that being said, the wine's ferocious tannin level cannot conceal its outstanding ripeness, purity, and depth. However, do not expect this Pomerol to be drinkable for another 5-8 years, which is longer than I initially expected. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
Producer
Château L'Évangile
The esteemed Château L’Évangile produces an impressively deep, structured and powerful example of Pomerol wine. Located on the southeast corner of the Pomerol plateau, the estate’s 22-hectares of vineyards are planted amongst the rarest gravelly topped sandy clay soils. With a history dating back to the mid-1700s, the château is one of the oldest vineyards in the appellation. Passing through the hands of several owners, L’Évangile is currently under the ownership of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). The Rothschild family acquired the winery in 1990 from the Ducasse family, and has promised to preserve L’Évangile’s superior reputation. Over the past couple decades, the family has increased efforts in the vineyard’s management, and completed a thorough renovation of the château’s vat room and cellar. Under the Rothschild family’s leadership, the château has also created a second wine, Blason de L'Évangile which is an approachable red made in a similar character as the Grand Vin. While, Château L'Évangile the Grand Vin is traditionally vinified, it shows a dense and sturdy base of tannins with evident oak that is harmoniously integrated.