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"The balance of an Évangile lies in the complex interplay between the powerful aromatic intensity of our clay soil and the delicacy of our gravel soil, inviting us into the elegant world of Pomerol." ~Juliette Couderc, Director

Chateau L’Evangile is located next door to Chateau La Conseillante, not far from Petrus and only a stones throw from Chateau Cheval Blanc in the south east section of the Pomerol plateau. In fact, only a small, dirt road separates L’Evangile from Saint Emilion. The soils are unique due to strip a blue marl clay on which all of the best estates in the Right Bank sit.

In the middle of the 18th century the Léglise family from Libourne were actively involved in developing the Pomerol vineyard. At the beginning of the 19th century, the lawyer Isambert acquired and renamed the estate. In 1862, L’Évangile was purchased by Paul Chaperon, whose descendants, the Ducasse family, remained the property’s owners until 1990. Paul Chaperon made the estate renowned, and constructed the L’Évangile building in the Second Empire style.

Since 1990 the property has belonged to Domaines Barons de Rothschild, owners of Lafite Rothschild. DBR’s initial influence was felt through more stringent selections for the fine wines, and the creation of Blason de L’Évangile as second wine.

The color is deep with garnet reflections. The nose is marked by spicy notes reminiscent of cinnamon and cardamom prolonged by red fruits. A certain vivacity in the mouth emphasizes a fresh fruit, a subtle mix between blackberry and raspberry. The mouth ends with elegant and silky tannins.

This shows black cherries and mushrooms with bark and chocolate and hints of citrus. It’s medium- to full-bodied with round and velvety tannins and a juicy finish. Very gourmand and enticing. Second wine of Chateau L’Evangile but mostly from vineyards with sandy soils. 84% merlot and 16% cabernet franc. Drink or hold. ~93 James Suckling

Deep ruby-hued, with lots of up-front Bing cherry and blueberry-like fruit, the 2021 Blason De L'Evangile is medium to full-bodied and has a round, supple, layered mouthfeel, some floral and chocolaty nuances, ripe tannins, and outstanding length. It's about as textured and sexy as the vintage gets, and I'd certainly be happy to drink a bottle any time over the coming 10-12 years. ~91 Jeb Dunnuck

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