93POINTS
17¼/20
Chateau L'Evangile 2009
Pomerol, Libourne, Bordeaux, FranceFloral, plum, black cherry, spicy, earthy, licorice, vanilla, smoky, peppery, waxy, five spice aromas - ripe and bright but a bit closed on the nose. Rich, full, concentrated and moderately tannic and chunky but ripe. Chocolate, prune, coffee, meaty, clove, earthy, liquorice, cedar, tobacco, smoky herb and cherry jam flavours. Good balance and concentration in a bigger version than normal. Needs a minimum of 7-10 years. Extremely fine but pricey.Tasted: 05 December 2012Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $500.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 155366