L'Evangile Pomerol 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
L'Evangile
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 20%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Key ratings: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 97 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 97/97+; James Suckling 98; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; Decanter (Jane Anson) 97

Tasting Note
Dense, layered Pomerol: black cherry, blueberry, violets, truffle, espresso and exotic spice; plush ripe tannins, lively freshness and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef fillet, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ short ribs, braised beef with five-spice.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Merlot and Cabernet Franc; fermented in temperature-controlled vats and matured ~18 months in French oak (high % new oak, c.75%).

Vineyard Info
Historic Pomerol estate now owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild; small-production, Merlot-focused vineyards with attention to biodiversity and traditional Bordeaux craftsmanship.