Château L'Evangile - Pomerol 2006

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 27/01/2010

Blackish purple. Appealingly smooth and fresh wthout being the most original wine in this afternoon's collection of right bank wines. Lots of pleasure. This is the sort of wine I expect Clinet to produce - super smooth and flattering. Drink 2013-2025

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

par Robert Parker le 01/02/2009

The sexy, dark ruby/purple-tinged 2006 l’Evangile achieved 14% natural alcohol, as high as any of the great vintages at this estate. Abundant amounts of dark raspberry and black cherry fruit intertwined with sweet plums and hints of figs as well as spring flowers jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, fleshy, supple-textured, silky wine. Drink it now or cellar it for 15-20 years.

Wine Spectator

90 / 100

par James Suckling le 14/01/2009

Displays blackberry and earth, with a mushroom undertone. Full-bodied, with pleasant fruit and a medium finish. Tight. Needs to come together. A little disappointing after such an amazing 2005. Best after 2014. 2,900 cases made.

Decanter Magazine

17.50 / 20

le 30/06/2007

Dense, full and rich. Plenty of fat and volum. Point of alcohol on the finish. Broad, powerful wine. 2013-25

Le Point

17.50 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 24/05/2007

Cerise, fruits noirs, chocolat, bouche ronde, boisé un peu trop présent, ample, tendu, fin, élégant mais avec de la chair, belle longueur.

Falstaff

91-93 / 100

le 24/05/2007

Kräftiges Rubingranat, zarte violette Reflexe, Wasserrand. In der Nase feinwürzig unterlegte Kirsch-Erdbeer-Nuancen, ein Hauch Vanille, rot-beerige Akzente, einHauch von Edelholz. Am Gaumen durchaus kräftig, frische Struktur, zart nach Nougat, feine Tannine, die gut haften bleiben, schwarze Kirschen im Nachhall, mineralisch, sehr vieversprechend.

Wein Wisser

18 / 20

par René Gabriel le 07/05/2007

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Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Robert Parker le 03/05/2007

Virtually every estate in this sector of Pomerol (the plateau adjacent to St.-Emilion) enjoyed a terrific 2006 vintage, so it is not surprising that the Rothschild-owned l’Evangile is a knock-out. Yields were a low 33 hectoliters per hectare, and 70% of the crop made it into the grand vin. The alcohol level of 14% is essentially equivalent to that of the 2005. A blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc harvested between September 13-29, it displays a deep ruby/purple color in addition to a sweet bouquet of chocolate, black currants, cherries, licorice, and incense. Velvety tannins, seemingly low acidity, but high concentration and richness make for a stunning wine. This beauty will be ready to drink in 3-5 years, and should keep for 20-25 years.

TAST

17 / 20

le 30/04/2007

Forme très onctueuse et satinée, corps complet, mais léger manque de complexité de saveur et surtout de diversité dans les nuances par rapport aux tout meilleurs, sans doute liée à la très forte proportion de merlot.

Vinum

18 / 20

le 30/04/2007

Von besonderer Eleganz, mit frischen, geschmeidigen Tanninen, endet fruchtig und lang. Perfekt gemacht, beeindruckend : einer der Topbuys des Jahres. 2014 bis 2025

Jancis Robinson

18 / 20

par Jancis Robinson le 17/04/2007

Excellent dark crimson. Fully ripe tarry nose – very mineral indeed. Exciting. Great richness. Rich purple fruit nose. Very round and opulent – maybe not the most concentrated but lovely open charm – very round, one of roundest wines I’ve tasted among 2006s. Very creamy and round. Lovely wine even now! Just enough acidity rather than too much (so common elsewhere). Very long but not for long keeping. Very at ease. Not desperately concentrated. None of the dry rasping tannins on the finish.

Wine Spectator

89-91 / 100

par James Suckling le 04/04/2007

Very silky and caressing on the palate, with a full body and lots of chocolate, coffee and berry character. Refined and elegant, with a long finish. Could use a bit more on the finish.