Chateau L'Evangile 2009

Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml

The 2009 Château L'Évangile is the estate's Pomerol grand vin, combining predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and matured for 18 months in new oak.

Vintage Character

A hot, dry summer moderated by timely light rain and cool nights enabled slow ripening. Merlot achieved exceptional richness, while small, thick-skinned Cabernet Franc berries delivered ripe, expressive tannins.

Tasting Profile & Food Pairing

Deep purple colour with raspberry, blackcurrant, mocha and coffee aromas. Generous fruit, delicate ripe tannins and a long, powerful, silky palate lead to a creamy finish.

Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Duck, Venison, Truffle dishes.

Winemaking & Maturation

Harvested from 11 September to 7 October, the wine fermented in temperature-controlled concrete vats, underwent extended maceration and completed malolactic fermentation in new barrels.

Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled concrete vats for about 10 days. Extraction and maceration were adjusted by vat; average maceration was 27 days for Merlot and 28 days for Cabernet Franc.

Malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels, followed by 18 months' ageing.

Technical details: 18 months maturation · 1% new oak · 39.3 hl/ha yield

Winery Background

First recorded as Fazilleau in 1741, the estate occupies clay-and-gravel terroir on the Pomerol plateau. Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite acquired Château L'Évangile in 1990.

Château L'Évangile: First recorded 1741 · 22 ha vineyard

Product Highlights

• Exact 2009 vintage verified by official producer technical sheet.
• Pomerol AOC grand vin.
• 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc.
• 18 months in new oak barrels.

Product Information

• Producer: Château L'Évangile
• Type: Red wine
• Country: France
• Region: Bordeaux
• Appellation: Pomerol AOC
• Vintage: 2009
• Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Alcohol: 15%
• Volume: 750ml

Why choose Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml?

Choose it for verified provenance, mature Pomerol character, concentrated fruit and polished tannins from a notable warm vintage.

Who is Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml best for?

Collectors and drinkers seeking a powerful, silky, Merlot-led Right Bank Bordeaux.

What is Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml?

An estate-bottled dry red Pomerol grand vin from Château L'Évangile, made from 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc.

What is the blend of Château L'Évangile 2009?

The official technical sheet specifies 76% Merlot and 24% Cabernet Franc.

What does Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml taste like?

Château L'Évangile 2009 750ml offers raspberry, blackcurrant, mocha and coffee; Generous, powerful and silky, with ripe fruit and delicate, mature tannins; Long, rich and creamy.