1994 Château L'Évangile

A challenging vintage in Pomerol, 1994 saw inconsistent ripening, but well-situated sites like L’Évangile offered surprising depth. Gravel-clay soils helped maintain freshness and structure. A vintage where terroir made the difference.

A balanced vintage with a long ripening period, 2001 produced elegant, terroir-transparent wines in Pomerol. L’Évangile’s deep soils brought roundness and aromatic lift. A graceful expression of Merlot-driven finesse.

A cool, steady vintage in 2004 allowed for slow ripening and detailed aromatics. L’Évangile’s terroir emphasized poise and restraint in a mid-weight style. A terroir-pure vintage with refined structure.

At L'Evangile's prized plots, the difficult start to 2008 was redeemed by perfect autumn conditions that allowed for extended hang time on their clay-rich soils. The estate's careful vineyard management through summer rains paid off with a late harvest that captured optimal ripeness in both Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The long, cool ripening period resulted in wines of classic proportions with particular emphasis on aromatic complexity.

The 2010 vintage in Bordeaux is widely regarded as one of the greatest in recent history, marked by ideal growing conditions with warm days and cool nights. Low yields and perfect ripeness in Pomerol produced concentrated, structured, and beautifully balanced wines. Château L'Évangile’s gravel and clay soils yielded a wine of remarkable depth, with incredible aging potential.

The estate's clay-rich plateau soils provided essential drainage during the wet growing season, while careful canopy work preserved fruit quality in the old vine Merlot. Precise sorting and early harvest decisions proved crucial across the property's prime parcels. The wine shows black fruits and earth notes, delivering L'Evangile's signature iron-mineral complexity within the vintage's framework.

L'Evangile's clay-rich soils provided crucial water regulation through intense summer heat, protecting the estate's old-vine Merlot. The property's prime Pomerol plateau position captured perfect ripening conditions while maintaining freshness. The wine shows intense black cherry depth, truffle notes, and the opulent texture characteristic of this warm vintage.

Summer heat stressed vines across Pomerol, but L'Evangile's clay-rich soils maintained crucial moisture reserves through the drought. The estate's old vine Merlot, planted on the prime plateau, showed remarkable resilience during the intense summer conditions. The final blend harmonizes profound dark fruit concentration with the ethereal florality of Cabernet Franc, capturing the warmth of the vintage while maintaining freshness.

Summer heat and limited rainfall created small, concentrated berries on L'Evangile's prime clay-gravel plateau parcels in Pomerol. Early September's moderate temperatures allowed precise harvest timing across their diverse soil types. The wine shows intense dark fruits and truffle notes while maintaining freshness, reflecting both the warmth and the terroir's natural power.

The 2020 growing season at Château L'Evangile was characterized by a warm, dry summer, balanced by the estate's clay soils which provided crucial water reserves. Early budbreak and ideal conditions during flowering led to a perfectly ripe, concentrated harvest, with meticulous picking occurring from September 3rd to 14th for the Merlot and September 21st to 22nd for the Cabernet Franc. The resulting wine showcases an impeccable balance of power and freshness, epitomizing the unique terroir of L'Evangile's prized plots on the Pomerol plateau.

At L'Evangile's prestigious vineyards, the challenging 2021 season demanded extraordinary attention in the face of spring frost and summer rains. The estate's meticulous approach to canopy management and strict selection during harvest proved crucial, while their well-draining gravel and clay soils helped maintain grape health. The technical team's precise picking decisions captured freshness and aromatic complexity despite the difficult conditions.