Château L’Évangile 2011 is the grand vin of this Pomerol estate, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) since 1990. The vineyard sits on the Pomerol plateau near properties such as La Conseillante and close to Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, on a mix of clay, gravel, and sand with iron-rich elements. The 2011 is generally reported as a Merlot-led blend; both Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Neal Martin describe it as “94% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc.”

This vintage earned some notably strong critical support. James Suckling’s 95-point review stands out as an excellent score, calling it “a wine with beautiful finesse and length,” with “racy, fine tannins” and flavors of “dark berries, chocolate and cedar,” suggesting a drinking window of 2016–2028. Wine Spectator (93 points) frames it as “a dark, grippy, structured version, with a strong charcoal spine,” backed by “dark fig, steeped plum and black currant fruit,” and recommends it from 2017 to 2027.

The en primeur notes emphasize polish and freshness. Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (90 points) describes a “dark ruby color with purple nuances” and “noticeable acidity,” presenting a “streamlined… elegant mid-weight style” built around red and black fruit, “light tannin,” and a “fresh vibrant mouthfeel,” with anticipated maturity from 2015–2025. Neal Martin, writing in 2012 (94 points), gives detailed technical context—“cropped at 32hl/ha,” “13.6 degrees alcohol” and “a pH of 3.7”—and finds a “voluptuous sensual bouquet” and a “medium-bodied” palate with “nubile texture,” “crisp acidity,” and a lingering finish.

A decade on, Vinous (91 points, Neal Martin) suggests it is “peaking now,” though still capable of “several years more drinking pleasure,” with its better showings offering “earthy red fruit… hoisin and truffle” and “a touch of mineralité.” Overall, 2011 L’Évangile reads as a structured, finely balanced Pomerol that leans more on clarity and persistence than sheer mass.