Château l'Evangile 2024

Ruby red with a fairly dense core; finely scented, profound, with dark and red berries, a herbal-spicy note and a hint of dark chocolate, candied oranges; delicate on the palate, the wine expands, shows good drive for the vintage, with fine tannins, acidity not overly dominant, very well proportioned, with impressive length and a slightly bitter finish on blood orange. It showcases its terroir particularly well in this challenging year.

Fragrant and dark, with chocolate, vanilla, cherry, plum and liquorice scents, plus subtle floral notes. Concentrated and sleek, this has a lovely texture and a sense of completeness from the start. The tannins are very gently plump, giving a round, almost filling expression with crystalline, pure black fruit and super-fine, powdery, almost mineral tannins. So well constructed, not shouting, yet there’s nothing light about this wine. Sophisticated and truly refined, but still powerful. They harnessed the natural power and leaned into the vintage with delicacy and liveliness. pH 3.65. A yield of 22 hl/ha. No press wine. Organic.

Flowers, chocolate, plums, licorice, and black cherries are already expressive. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, and forward, with a light—and most importantly, charming—character. The wine finishes with Valrhona chocolate, plums, and a touch of salt, which comes through as the wine lingers. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 18 - October 2. The wine is aging in a combination of 50% new French oak, 8% amphora, and oak tanks. The Grand Vin was made from 60% of the harvest. Drink from 2029-2045. 93-95 Pts

An heady bouquet of ripe red fruits, sumptuous and soothing, lifted by notes of opulent flowers (peonies). The palate is broad, energetic, and voluptuous, unfolding a generosity of ripe raspberries. The tannins, elegant and caressing, coat the palate with a velvety grain of great finesse. A floral freshness elevates the whole and literally sets the taste buds alight.