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L`Evangile 1985
HED57186
75 cl
13%
£288.00
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Château l`Évangile has a history dating back several centuries. It was originally a part of the larger property known as Château Figeac, but in the 18th century, it became an independent estate. Over the years, it changed hands multiple times. Currently, Château l`Évangile is owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), which also owns Château Lafite Rothschild, one of the five First Growths of Bordeaux. The 1985 vintage is fully mature now, boasting notes of truffles, dark chocolate, sweet plums, wet earth and forest floor.
95
Vinous
The 1985 L'Evangile is a Pomerol that took many years to come round—bottles were still quite impenetrable after 20 years. Now, after almost 40 years, this is probably my favourite vintage for the estate after the 1989. Slightly darker in colour, this offers black fruit, black truffle and leather as more loamy scents surface with aeration. I appreciate the complexity of this Pomerol. The palate holds onto that structure and grip (I wonder if it underwent a longer maceration than normal?). With lightly spiced red fruit and hints of bacon fat, this L'Evangile is now at its peak. Tasted at the 1985 dinner at Noble Rot Mayfair. Neal Martin17th June 2025
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