L'Evangile Pomerol 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Evangile
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈80%), Cabernet Franc (≈20%)
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin 94 (Wine Journal, Jan 2011); Wine Spectator 91; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 88 (Apr 2010); Jeff Leve 92; listed in various critics' top Pomerol reviews

Tasting Note
Silky, full-bodied Pomerol showing dark cherry, blackcurrant, blueberry compote, subtle violet and crushed stone, with cedar/tobacco oak influence, polished tannins and a long, plush finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, red-braised pork, braised beef short ribs, shiitake hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot and Cabernet Franc; fermented in temperature-controlled vats with malolactic fermentation; aged ~18 months in French oak (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Historic Pomerol estate owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1990; small-production, Merlot-dominant vineyards near Pétrus and Cheval Blanc.