| 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.
L'Evangile Pomerol 2018
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