Description
This historic Pomerol estate, formerly known as Fazilleau, was founded in the mid-18th century. The estate passed through several hands before taking on its current name in the early 19th century. Paul Chaperon took over ownership in 1862, building the current château and cementing its reputation for quality. In 1868, the second edition of Cocks & Féret listed it as a Haut-Pomerol Premier Cru. The estate stayed in the hands of the same family (whose heirs were called Ducasse) until 1990, when Baron Éric de Rothschild acquired it. The vineyard is planted mainly with Merlot (79%), supplemented by Cabernet Franc (20%) and a little Cabernet Sauvignon (1%). The vines are relatively young, averaging some 30 years. Certified organic since 2021, the estate also experiments with several biodynamic practices. The winemaking process follows a relatively traditional Bordeaux style, starting with selected yeasts, though some natural yeast trials have also been undertaken. The wines age for around 18 months in oak casks, 70% of which are new. At Château L’Évangile, the use of vessels other than barrels – such as foudres (large wooden tuns), amphorae or concrete vats – offer greater latitude to adapt to the identity of each vintage.
Tasting Note :
Château L’Évangile is described in an old edition of the ‘Grands vins de Bordeaux’. This fine wine generally exudes aromas of black fruits such as blueberry along with gentle woody notes. It is full-bodied, dense, fresh and well balanced with a silky texture and ripe, elegant tannins.
