Château l'Evangile 1999

Characteristics and tasting tips for Château l'Evangile 1999

Tasting

Colour
The wine displays a deep purple and dark ruby hue, with subtle brick-red highlights that reflect its graceful evolution in bottle.

Nose
Complex and evolving, the nose releases rich aromas of black and red fruits such as blackberry and raspberry. With aeration, it reveals tertiary notes of truffle, undergrowth, mellow liquorice, cedar and cocoa, underscored by a delicate herbaceous touch that lends a pleasant freshness.

Palate
The attack is smooth and velvety, opening onto a medium- to full-bodied palate. Carried by crisp acidity and perfectly ripe tannins softened by time, this wine offers a caressing texture that extends into a rounded, harmonious finish.

Food and wine pairings

This red wine pairs beautifully with delicate meats such as fillet of beef with ceps or roast rack of lamb. It is also an excellent match for fine poultry or dishes that showcase black truffle and wild mushrooms.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal enjoyment, this wine is best served at 17 to 18°C, with moderate decanting of 30 minutes to an hour depending on how open it is.

The elegance and complexity of a great Pomerol wine

The estate

Located in the heart of the Bordeaux region, Château l'Evangile truly came into being in the early 19th century, when the estate, formerly known as Fazilleau, was renamed by its owner at the time. Acquired in 1990 by its current owners, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, this historic vineyard is now run by Juliette Couderc. A pioneer within its group, the estate has been certified organic since 2021. Château l'Evangile stands out for its ability to produce wines of great finesse that faithfully express the uniqueness of its terroir.

The vineyard

The 22-hectare vineyard enjoys a privileged location on the south-eastern plateau of Pomerol, nestled among highly prestigious neighbours. It is distinguished by a geology that is rare for the appellation, resting on a long strip of surface gravel complemented by a mosaic of clay and sandy soils. This diversity allows for meticulous plot-by-plot management and provides ideal conditions for a nuanced ripening of the grapes.

The vintage

1999 produced a classic vintage of fine quality. The growing season unfolded under generally favourable and balanced weather conditions. The harvest nevertheless called for great vigilance and rigorous sorting in the vineyard in order to pick the berries at optimal ripeness, thereby offsetting the variable autumn weather.

Winemaking and ageing

The winemaking of Château l'Evangile 1999 follows the estate's tradition, with fermentation in separate vats according to plot, accompanied by pumping over and carefully controlled maceration. The wine is then aged for around 18 months in oak barrels, the vast majority of them new, refining the tannic structure and stabilising the colour.

Grape varieties

75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc