L'Evangile Blason de L'evangile Pomerol 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Evangile
Label Name:
 
Blason de L'evangile Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 95%, Cabernet Franc 5%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter: 94 points (Blason de L'Evangile 2019) — drinking window cited 2024–2039; Reviews from major retailers/critics note expressive nose, integrated tannins and good aging potential

Tasting Note
Perfumed black and red berries, kirsch and blackcurrant with cocoa, mint-chocolate and wet-stone minerality; silky texture, integrated tannins, lively acidity and a lingering, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), beef bulgogi, soy-braised short ribs, umami mushroom or miso dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats with controlled maceration; matured 12–18 months in French oak (minor proportion new); blended and bottled after fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Château L'Évangile (≈22 ha) on the Pomerol plateau, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1990. Blason de L'Evangile is the estate's second wine, made from selected vats/younger vines to mirror the grand vin's style.