L'Evangile Pomerol 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Evangile
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux, Right Bank)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni (Vinous) 97; Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93–95 (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown); James Suckling 95; Wine Spectator 97; Jeb Dunnuck 96

Tasting Note
Dense black and blue fruit (plum, blackberry) with truffle, leather, cocoa, tobacco and garrigue. Silky yet structured, plush ripe tannins and a long, spicy, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu or Korean barbecue, braised beef short ribs (galbi), shiitake and soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; parcel vinified in temperature‑controlled cement vats with gentle pump‑overs; malolactic in barrel; aged 16–18 months in predominantly new French oak (~70–75%; some reports note 100% new for MLF in 2017).

Vineyard Info
22‑ha estate on Pomerol’s gravel/clay soils; owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Converted to organic practices in late 2010s and certified organic with the 2021 vintage.