CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2020 L'Evangile has a riper nose than the Clos l'Eglise: blackberry, wild strawberry and floral notes of rose petal and iris flower. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, well balanced and fleshy, yet there is backbone here. Nicely fo
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 L'Evangile rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notions of mulberries, black raspberries and stewed red and black plums, plus suggestions of Indian spices, dusty soil and violets with a touch of iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate possesses compelling freshness and a fine-grained texture to support the muscular black and red fruits, finishing long and earthy. This 2020 blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc has an alcohol of 14.5% and a pH of 3.8.
JancisRobinson.com
Tasted blind. Black core. Dark and savoury on the nose. Rich, dark fruit as it opens. Very oaky on the palate but the fruit is vibrant behind that. Needs time for the oak to subside. Plenty of freshness. Cool, long finish. (JH)