Château l'Evangile, Ch. l' Evangile 1999

70.00 €

Succesful Bid
This lot was part of our auction «Mai Auktion Nr. 5» on 16.05.2021.
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Château l'Evangile, Ch. l' Evangile, 1999

1 x 0.750L
Bordeaux
dirty
damaged
into neck
none
89 / 100 Robert Parker
The dark purple-colored 1999 L'Evangile is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc. It reveals an unexpected touch of herbaceousness, which cost it a point or two in the ultimate rating. Nevertheless, the striking, evolved, hedonistic perfume of melted licorice intermixed with black raspberries, minerals, and truffles is an intellectual turn-on. This is a beautiful, medium to full-bodied L'Evangile with a sweet attack and mid-palate. It may merit a higher score, depending on its evolution.
Wine Advocate #140 Apr 2002
89 / 100 Wine Spectator
Offers fresh herb and sweet berry, with sliced plum, too. Full-bodied, featuring silky tannins and a chewy finish. Still tannic. A little aggressive. Needs some more bottle age.—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2011.
http://www.winespectator.com/wine/detail/source/search/not..
17 / 20 Jancis Robinson
Looks quite evolved. Rich and sweet and powerful. A definitely dusty overlay with some slightly rustic tannins but real integrity. This does taste like old-fashioned Pomerol! Notably less fruit-forward than modern wines. Long. Pretty impressive, though specifically for classicists.
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/tastings/search?perpage=20&k..
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