1997 Evangile
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A pure, truffle and black raspberry-scented nose with oak in the background defines the classic style of l'Evangile. Nearly outstanding, this sexy, ripe, medium-bodied wine offers gorgeous levels of fruit, not a great deal of density, length, or tannin, but plenty of near-term appeal. Many consumers will score this offering higher on the pleasure meter than the above rating might suggest as it is very seductive. Anticipated maturity: now-2012.
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Really delicious. Complex aromas of plums, tobacco and coffee. Medium to full in body, with soft, medium tannins. Just a bit short. Drink now through 2003. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2000.
A pure, truffle and black raspberry-scented nose with oak in the background defines the classic style of l'Evangile. Nearly outstanding, this sexy, ripe, medium-bodied wine offers gorgeous levels of fruit, not a great deal of density, length, or tannin, but plenty of near-term appeal. Many consumers will score this offering higher on the pleasure meter than the above rating might suggest as it is very seductive. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. Apr 2000, www.robertparker.com
Saturated ruby color. Fruity aromas of blackberry, blueberry and violet, plus a whiff of peach. Supple, suave and beautifully balanced; not thick but sweet and dense for the vintage. Notes of licorice and mocha. Finishes with good length, sweet tannins and no rough edges.
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.