Excellent deep ruby. Expressive nose of black raspberry, blackberry, and violets. Larger-scaled and more powerful than the '96 but less harmonious today, with the wine acids and tannins more noticeable. Ripe notes of chocolate and leather.

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The 1996 l'Evangile will undoubtedly be a controversial wine. The wine gives the impression of being over-extracted in its dark ruby/purple color and notes of prunes, raisins, Chinese black tea, blackberries, and cherry liqueur. It is rich and powerful, as well as tannic and disjointed, but medium to full-bodied, with excellent richness, and a long, over-ripe finish. It may take a few years to round into shape, but this could turn out to be an outstanding wine.

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Aromas of chocolate, blackberry and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long chewy finish. Extremely well done for the vintage.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now.

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Dark black cherry red. Dense mint, plum, raspberry, and some oak aromatics with a touch of vanilla. Nicely structured - excellent acidity. Considerable length. A rather stern L'Evangile although its quality is undeniable.