1981 Evangile
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Unexpectedly light, diffuse, and inadequately concentrated, the 1981 is well below the standard for this excellent estate. It is medium ruby and just too bland without much concentration to it. Drink up! Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/84.
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Robert Parker
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Lovely and soft, offering smoke, berry, chocolate and tobacco character. Medium-bodied with a light finish. Past its's peak. drink now.--The Bordeaux 50. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 1994.
Unexpectedly light, diffuse, and inadequately concentrated, the 1981 is well below the standard for this excellent estate. It is medium ruby and just too bland without much concentration to it. Drink up! Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 4/84. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer

Ch. l’Evangile is a leading Pomerol estate and the Right Bank sibling of Ch. Lafite Rothschild, part of the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild group.