This is an absolutely spectacular L'Evangile. It remains to be seen whether 2009 will eclipse this great effort. Largely a Merlot-dominated blend with some Cabernet Franc in it, the greatness of this terroir is exhibited in the complexity of the nose, which offers up hints of subtle chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, truffle, barbecue smoke, and graphite. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the tannins are present but extremely sweet, and the wine multi-dimensional and just emerging as a compellingly complex, head-turning beauty. Drink it now and over the next 20-25 years. Kudos to L'Evangile. Robert Parker
Henrik Poulsen
From magnum.
From magnum.
9.4Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Nice nose and palate. Some mint. Lovely soft fruit and nice finish. Fades with air.
Nice nose and palate. Some mint. Lovely soft fruit and nice finish. Fades with air.
8.9Helen Keplinger
Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines
Drinking beautifully. Oak fully integrated and palate is in a great place. Need to buy.
Drinking beautifully. Oak fully integrated and palate is in a great place. Need to buy.
9.4Helen Keplinger
Owner/Winemaker Keplinger Wines
Modern, ripe, fresh, cassis, lavender, dried herbs. Lovely palate.
Modern, ripe, fresh, cassis, lavender, dried herbs. Lovely palate.
8.8Ron Siegel
This was drinking beautifully, polished with good balance
This was drinking beautifully, polished with good balance
9.4David Stein
Nice but expected more.
Nice but expected more.
8.9Thijs Hendriks
98+
98+
9.8Fredybeans
Noire avec disque un peu évolue Nez cacaoté terre humide prune Bouche ample généreux milieu dense mais finale dure asséchante
Noire avec disque un peu évolue Nez cacaoté terre humide prune Bouche ample généreux milieu dense mais finale dure asséchante
9.0Bill Schallert
Well done. Decanted loved it.
Well done. Decanted loved it.
9.1Jeffrey Lew
4hr decant. Firing away. Dark and beautiful with sweet tannin.
4hr decant. Firing away. Dark and beautiful with sweet tannin.
9.5WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.