"Beautifully plush fruit aromas - ripe blackberry, black plum and sweet liquorice notes and lots of sweet spice. There is real depth and intensity to this. Opulent, decadent but definitely a line of freshness too. This is dense, detailed, fine-knit tannins integrated with a lovely concentration and purity of fruit. This is big and powerful for the vintage."

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"From the very first moment your nose approaches the glass you know something special is happening. Seductive, rich, mouth-filling to the point that you really understand what that means. Just pops out of your mouth, with evident density of luscious blackberry and brambled raspberry fruit but also vertical climb through the palate. Violet notes marry with baked earth, grilled liquorice, tension and seduction. Highest level of Cabernet Franc in the blend in recent history, and first time that they have used all of the Cabernet Franc available in the vineyard - also first time to have this touch of Cabernet Sauvignon since the Rothschilds arrived at the property. Have I tasted a better l'Evangile? Certainly not at this stage, and one of the very few wines in 2019 that I can say without question approaches a perfect score. I don't give 100s at En Primeur but this is off the scale delicious, and I already can't wait to taste it in bottle. 98-100."

98-100 POINTS - JANE ANSON, DECANTER

"Lots of black-olive, crushed-berry and wet-earth aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, yet polished with a very fine, velvety texture from the tannins. It’s long and structured with a blue-fruit and stone undertone to the palate. Some sage, too. More balanced than in the past. Extremely persistent on the palate. 83.5% merlot, 16% cabernet franc and 0.5% cabernet sauvignon."

97-98 POINTS - JAMES SUCKLING

"The 2019 L'Evangile is composed of 83.5% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc and 0.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, harvested from the 13th of September to the 3rd of October. The alcohol comes in at 14.6%. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose hits the ground running with opulent scents of ripe black cherries, dried mulberries, baked plums and warm blueberries plus hints of candied violets, licorice, molten chocolate and wild sage with just a drop of hoisin. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is wonderfully concentrated with seductive layers of exotic spice-laced black fruit preserves and a velvety texture, finishing long and with just enough freshness. Tantalizingly moreish!"

96-98 POINTS - LISA PERROTTI-BROWN, WINE ADVOCATE

"Beautifully plush fruit aromas - ripe blackberry, black plum and sweet liquorice notes and lots of sweet spice. There is real depth and intensity to this. Opulent, decadent but definitely a line of freshness too. This is dense, detailed, fine-knit tannins integrated with a lovely concentration and purity of fruit. This is big and powerful for the vintage."

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