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 | 2019 Ch. L'Evangile - Pomerol | € 162,00 (€ 196,02) |
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Helaas konden wij l'Evangile nog niet proeven. De pers is ietwat verdeeld over deze modern gestileerde grote Pomerol, maar Jane Anson en James Lawther proefden in Bordeaux en trokken ons over de streep met een perfecte score door Jane en een veelzeggende vergelijking "possibly better" met 2018 (die we wel proefden vorig jaar) door James. Uitlatingen van Saskia de Rothschild op zoom dragen l'Evangile een nauw hart toe en doen de rest. We wagen een zéér beredeneerd gokje die door de meeste andere proevers gesteund wordt met bijzonder duidelijke scores. IN DE PERS 91-93 Neal Martin – vinous.com (Juni 2020) The 2019 L'Évangile was picked from 13 September, expediting the picking of the young Merlot that was threatened by hydric stress, the Cabernet Franc picked 22-27 September. This is the first vintage to include a "pinch" of Cabernet Sauvignon from the newly planted plot, for now just 0.5% of the blend. Matured in 75% new oak instead of the usual 100%, it has a rich and opulent bouquet with mulberry and blueberry fruit. I am seeking just a little more delineation and nerve vis-à-vis its peers, more clarity and terroir expression. The palate is medium-bodied with soft, rounded tannins that impart a seductive creamy texture, a leitmotif of this Pomerol cru and vintage. I would prefer more Cabernet influence towards the finish that would lend more dimension and personality. It is a sensual Pomerol but the oak still seems superfluous and detrimental to clarity on the finish. Drink 2025 - 2045 91-93 Antonio Galloni – vinous.com (Juni 2020) The 2019 L'Évangile is a rich, sumptuous wine. There is a good bit of immediacy to the 2019, but ultimately the wine feels overripe and disjointed. Black cherry, chocolate, leather and spice add to the wine's flamboyant personality, but the 2019 never seems to totally come together. 96-98 Lisa Perrotti-Brown – robertparker.com (Juni 2020) The 2019 L'Evangile is composed of 83.5% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested from the 13th of September to the 3rd of October. The alcohol comes in at 14.6%. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose hits the ground running with opulent scents of ripe black cherries, dried mulberries, baked plums and warm blueberries plus hints of candied violets, licorice, molten chocolate and wild sage with just a drop of hoisin. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully concentrated with seductive layers of exotic spice-laced black fruit preserves and a velvety texture, finishing long and with just enough freshness. Tantalizingly moreish! 98-100 Jane Anson – decanter.com (Juni 2020) From the very first moment your nose approaches the glass you know something special is happening. Seductive, rich, mouth-filling to the point that you really understand what that means. Just pops out of your mouth, with evident density of luscious blackberry and brambled raspberry fruit but also vertical climb through the palate. Violet notes marry with baked earth, grilled liquorice, tension and seduction. Highest level of Cabernet Franc in the blend in recent history, and first time that they have used all of the Cabernet Franc available in the vineyard - also first time to have this touch of Cabernet Sauvignon since the Rothschilds arrived at the property. Have I tasted a better l'Evangile? Certainly not at this stage, and one of the very few wines in 2019 that I can say without question approaches a perfect score. I don't give 100s at En Primeur but this is off the scale delicious, and I already can't wait to taste it in bottle. Drinking Window: 2027 - 2050. 96-98 Jeb Dunnuck – jebdunnuck.com (Juni 2020) 17,5/20 James Lawther MW – jancisrobinson.com (Juni 2020) 83.5% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrel sample. Deep crimson. Round and plush with a generous depth of fruit. Certainly luscious in style, the berry fruit sweet and layered. A wealth of fine tannin sits in behind. Light glow on the finish but generally good balance. As good as 2018, possibly better? Drink 2027 – 2042. 97-98 James Suckling – jamessuckling.com (Juni 2020) Lots of black-olive, crushed-berry and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet polished with a very fine, velvety texture from the tannins. It’s long and structured with a blue-fruit and stone undertone to the palate. Some sage, too. More balanced than in the past. Extremely persistent on the palate. 83.5% merlot, 16% cabernet franc and 0.5% cabernet sauvignon. 96-98 Jeff Leve – winecellarinsider.com (Juni 2020) The beautiful blend of roses, chocolate, licorice, coffee with cream and perfectly ripe plums is exciting. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, sensuous and velvety, giving you a backdrop for all that sexy plum liqueur and extremely dark cocoa in the full-bodied, concentrated, long, opulent finish. |