1970 Château l'Évangile
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The 1970 L'Evangile is a vintage that I have not tasted for quite some time. Four bottles were opened at Bordeaux Index's launch party for my book. What a splendid choice. Fragrant on the nose, it unfurls delicately, revealing nuanced vestiges of red fruit, tobacco and sous-bois , a little rustic perhaps yet charming. The palate is cut from a similar cloth. Fresh and nicely poised, this does not set out to blow your mind, yet it offers exquisite harmony and finesse. The Cabernet Franc imparts savory hints on the finish. Delightful.
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Jancis Robinson MW
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Pale rim. Dark ruby. Looked a bit old but smelt fresh and bracing and just slightly volatile. When tasted without food it seemed to be well on the wane but with a rich, creamy, squidgy cheese it tasted much, much better. Pure, round and dense. (JR)
Fully mature, quite round, fruity, soft, elegant, and charming with L'Evangile's telltale violet, raspberry-like bouquet, this medium-bodied, velvety wine should be drunk up. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 3/81.
About the producer
Ch. l’Evangile is a leading Pomerol estate and the Right Bank sibling of Ch. Lafite Rothschild, part of the prestigious Domaines Barons de Rothschild group.