Concentrated and closed on the nose, this has silky, seductive, finely-layered tannins, with tons of fruit and acidity providing the counterpoint. We are very definitely stepping up a level here, even among the extremely good quality wines that I am tasting. The depth and texture are striking, as are the exotic notes of anis and black peppercorns, and the whispers of iris and violet flowers as things open up in the glass. Such a lovely property, really showing what it can do.

I tasted two vintages of L'Evangile at separate events while in Australia this year, both the 2010 in Melbourne and the 2011 in Sydney. A tough choice, but I think I am going to have to go with the 2010, although both are showing beautifully right now. This one just sums up the torrefied, gunsmoke and crushed roses seduction of L'Evangile, with velvety tannins that speak to the appellation even in tannic-rich vintages like 2010. Plenty of fruits also, from blueberry and black cherry to pomegranate and mandarin. Exceptional. 31hl/h, 3.67ph, 77% of crop into first wine.

The nose reminds of walking into a flower shop, with a pound of truffles and Cuban cigars in your front pocket. Powerful, full bodied and intense, the wine is fresh, tannic, and young. Give this another 8-10 years to soften and fill out. The wine was made from a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2010&wine=Chateau%20L%27Evangile

A Pomerol of a different color, relying heavily on dense muscle and dark charcoal notes, with a core of fig, blackberry paste and blueberry reduction waiting in reserve. Very solid through the finish, displaying a thick ganache coating and extra loam, black licorice and dark fig notes rolling through. Best from 2017 through 2037. – JM

Superb aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violets and citrus peel. Some oyster shell and dark chocolate. Full body, dense and powerful with chewy tannins and lots of rich fruit at the finish. Turns to walnut and dark berry. I love the texture and richness. A wine to follow for your lifetime. Just opening a little now.

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 L'Evangile strides confidently out of the glass with notes of chocolate-covered cherries, vanilla pod, sweaty leather and baked plums plus hints of tobacco leaf and cinnamon stick. Full-bodied, the generously fruited palate has a lovely, plush frame with oodles of freshness and a spicy kick to the finish.- LPB

Good medium ruby. Enticing aromas of dark plum, blackcurrant, coffee liqueur and cinnamon are lifted by an intense note of violet. Sweet, lush and round, combining a fine-grained texture and terrific focus thanks to vibrant but harmonious acidity. Finishes very long and pure, with ripe but still youthfully chewy tannins. This very attractive 2010 ought to evolve gracefully for decades. - By Stephen Tonzer on July 2013

93+ Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. Chateau L'Evangile never really lends itself to blind comparisons. My score was parsimonious but even with one last sip before pouring my glass away, it seemed to be rapidly improving. It has a lively bouquet with red cherry fruit, kirsch and touches of eau-de-vie: hedonistic with faint hints of fresh prune. The palate has a ripe, sensual opening. Ripe and sweet in the mouth but a little pinched on the mid-palate with a spicy finish, this just lacks the composure of its peers and yet with time, it coalesces and attains more focus and precision.