2020 Château L'Évangile

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 estate's clay-rich soils provided essential drainage during wet conditions, while the property's prime plateau position captured crucial October sunshine. The château's old vine Merlot showed particular resilience through the challenging growing season. The wine delivers concentrated black fruits and truffle notes, framed by L'Evangile's signature iron-mineral complexity and Pomerol depth.

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.

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.