2012 Chateau L'Evangile

France / Bordeaux / Pomerol Rouge
 
2012 Chateau L'Evangile presents a deep, dark colour with hints of violet. 
Very fruity nose with dark berries (Morello cherries, blackcurrants) and fresh notes of mocha and toast. 
On the palate, the attack is refined and silky, with a powerful, balanced tannic structure. The texture is dense and very velvety thanks to the ripe, wellcoated tannins. The finish is long with fruity notes, but is dominated by the quality of the tannins.

Andreas Larsson tasting notes 97/100: "Excellent purity, vibrant fruit, fresh wild raspberry, blackberry, fine spices, round and voluminous, fluid with a good level of density and concentration but soft extraction, very silky, sexy and long finish, excellent material!".
 
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve tasting notes 93/100 (April 2012): "Truffle, licorice, smoke, plum, black cherry and floral notes open the wine. The wine is full bodied, fresh and shows sandy tannins. On the palate you find a wine struggling to be soft, with hints of olive and herbs, along with the juicy plums. Give this time to soften and come together. The harvest took place between September 20 and October 9. The wine was made from a blend of 93% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc".
 
Blend: 
93% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc.
 
Ageing potential:
More than 15 years.
 
Ratings vintage 2012:
Le Guide Hachette des Vins: 3 Stars + Coup de Cœur.
Andreas Larsson: 97/100.
Inside Bordeaux/Jane Anson: 95/100.
Winedoctor: 95/100.
Neal Martin/Wine Advocate: 94-96/100.
James Suckling: 94-95/100.
Wine Spectator: 94/100.
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 90-94/100.
Bettane et Desseauve: 18.5/20.
Decanter: 17,25/20.