2014 L'Evangile Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WA 95 JS 94 JA 94 JL 94 WE 94 JD 93 WS 93 DC 91 VN 91
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2017

The 2014 L'Evangile comes racing out of the blocks on the nose with plenty of black cherry, blueberry, cold stone and black truffle scents, quintessentially Pomerol with impressive delineation and focus. The palate is...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, February 2017

The blackberry, mushroom and oyster-shell character really comes out. Full body and flavors of dark chocolate, walnuts and concentrated berries. Structured. Bitter-chocolate aftertaste. Try drinking in 2022.
JA 94

janeanson.com, February 2024

Rose petals aromatics, attractive juicy character, there is balance here, and a slow unrolling of liquorice, black chocolate, peach pit. I got a second bottle of this, and it really delivered the depth and texture that...
JL 94

TheWineCellarInsider.com, April 2015

(92-94 points) With cherry blossom, black cherry, truffle and cocoa on the nose, this is a refined style of wine, which focuses on fresh fruit and elegant, soft tannins. There is a delicate, spicy note in the end that...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2017

Big, bold and ripe, this is a rich wine with its 82% Merlot. It is jammy while keeping its tannins and structure. Ripe and full in the mouth, the wine is firm enough to age for a long time. It is going to be generous...
JD 93

jebdunnuck.com, February 2018

A blend of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc from the team at Rothschild, the 2014 L’Evangile is a ripe, sexy effort that gives up lots of cassis and black raspberry fruits, toasty oak, Asian spices, and chocolate. A wine...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2017

This alluring red features velvety tannins carrying notes of crushed plum, warm blackberry preserves and dark licorice, gaining muscle through the charcoal-scored finish. There's a deep tug of warm earth throughout, and...
DC 91

Decanter,

Slightly trimmer and less opulent in style with all the estate's Cabernet Franc in the blend (18%). Gently aromatic with attractive fruit. Long and silky on the palate. Touch of alcohol on the finish but balanced by the...
VN 91

Vinous, February 2017

91+ The 2014 L'Évangile is laced with black cherry, torrefaction, spice, leather, licorice and heavy French oak. It will be interesting to see if the fruit emerges here. Today, the oak is quite dominant in both the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Pomerol
Vintage
2014
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
14%
Closure
Cork

The 2014 L'Évangile, a Bordeaux blend from the Pomerol region of France, is a robust red wine that has garnered positive attention from critics. Composed of 82% Merlot and 18% Cabernet Franc, this wine is noted for its full-bodied richness and complexity.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate highly praises the 2014 L'Évangile, awarding it a score of 95. Neal Martin describes it as "quintessentially Pomerol with impressive delineation and focus," noting the presence of black cherry, blueberry, and black truffle scents. The wine is medium-bodied with a grainy texture, and it offers a "glorious" finish. Martin goes so far as to suggest that it might challenge Lafite-Rothschild in the long run.

James Suckling also rates the wine highly with a score of 94, highlighting its "blackberry, mushroom and oyster-shell character" and "bitter-chocolate aftertaste." Wine Enthusiast echoes this sentiment, noting the wine's richness and structure, suggesting it will be "generous, full and ripe" with time.

Wine Spectator finds the wine alluring, with velvety tannins and notes of "crushed plum, warm blackberry preserves and dark licorice," giving it a score of 93. Jeb Dunnuck describes it as a "ripe, sexy effort" with cassis and black raspberry fruits, awarding it the same score.

Vinous and Decanter both score the wine at 91, commenting on its dominant oak presence and balanced freshness, respectively.

Overall, the 2014 L'Évangile is a structured and flavorful wine that promises to develop further complexity with age. Its combination of rich fruit, nuanced spices, and elegant tannins make it a noteworthy selection for collectors and enthusiasts alike.