L'Evangile Pomerol 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Evangile
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
82% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 95; James Suckling 94; Wine Enthusiast 94; Wine Spectator 93; Jeb Dunnuck 93; Decanter 91

Tasting Note
Black cherry, blueberry, black truffle and dark chocolate with hints of Earl Grey, spice and forest floor; medium-full, silky texture, velvety tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised short ribs, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled vats; matured ~18 months in French oak barrels (≈70% new).

Vineyard Info
Owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild since 1990; historic Pomerol estate (formerly Fazilleau) producing L'Evangile and second wine Blason de L'Evangile.