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(6x75cl) 2020Inc. TAX€569.45 -
(6x150cl) 2018Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a gorgeous second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Soft, pliant and so expressive, the 2018 is simply impeccable. The purity of the flavors is striking. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried herbs add striking perfume to a core of supple red berry fruit. In a word: fabulous.Inc. TAX€392.52 -
(1x300cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.Inc. TAX€167.24 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.Inc. TAX€369.07 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.Inc. TAX€166.54 -
(6x150cl) 2020Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)
The 2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a fabulous second wine. Deep, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 pulses with energy. Sweet black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice infuse this succulent, wonderfully juicy Pessac-Léognan. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem, and why should they?Inc. TAX€388.06 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac.Inc. TAX€341.76 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac.Inc. TAX€140.88 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2022 L'Esprit De Chevalier offers a spicy, complex profile with a supple, rounded texture and an elegant, balanced profile. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and an undeniably delicious style, it’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming decade or so.Inc. TAX€197.74 -
(6x75cl) 2017Jeb Dunnuck (90)
Both whites from this benchmark estate outside of Leognan are terrific. The 2017 L'Esprit De Chevalier Blanc, which was first made in 1986 (it was originally called Batard Chevalier), offers a fresh, medium-bodied, beautifully balanced style on the palate as well as classy honeyed minerality, lime and citrus fruit, and plenty of floral notes. It’s already drinking nicely, yet I suspect it will also evolve gracefully for 4-6 years.Inc. TAX€204.94 -
(6x75cl) 2020L'Esquisse de La Tour Figeac 2020 embodies the meticulous craftsmanship synonymous with Château La Tour Figeac. Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, this exquisite wine is crafted from a carefully selected blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness. The fermentation process takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while enhancing its structural complexity. The 2020 vintage displays a deep garnet hue with an enticing bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of rich tannins and refined acidity, leading to a long, elegant finish. Château La Tour Figeac, renowned for its dedication to quality and tradition, consistently produces wines of exceptional character and distinction. L'Esquisse de La Tour Figeac 2020 is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.
Inc. TAX€220.54 -
(12x75cl) 2014Hailing from the distinguished wineries of Étoile, the Étoile 2014 is a remarkable vintage and an absolute must for any serious wine enthusiast. A superb offering from the esteemed French wine region, this blend delivers a refined testament to the proficiency of its expert vintners and intrinsic charm of its terroir.
The Étoile 2014 boasts a sublime alchemy of varietals, maturing in oak barrels to accentuate the inherent richness of their harvested grapes. This gives rise to the wine's distinctive, velvety feel and elusive subtleties, unfolding in an elegant dance of red fruit, black pepper and traces of earthy undertones. Each sip reveals another facet; another hint of Felicity that distinguishes this remarkable vintage.
The creation of the Étoile 2014 is rooted in traditional techniques coupled with a commitment to excellence, reflecting the true essence of its prestigious lineage. An epitome of French elegance and proficiency, invest in a bottle of Étoile 2014 and savour the bespoken symphony of flavours.
Inc. TAX€694.27 -
(6x150cl) 2014Hailing from the distinguished wineries of Étoile, the Étoile 2014 is a remarkable vintage and an absolute must for any serious wine enthusiast. A superb offering from the esteemed French wine region, this blend delivers a refined testament to the proficiency of its expert vintners and intrinsic charm of its terroir.
The Étoile 2014 boasts a sublime alchemy of varietals, maturing in oak barrels to accentuate the inherent richness of their harvested grapes. This gives rise to the wine's distinctive, velvety feel and elusive subtleties, unfolding in an elegant dance of red fruit, black pepper and traces of earthy undertones. Each sip reveals another facet; another hint of Felicity that distinguishes this remarkable vintage.
The creation of the Étoile 2014 is rooted in traditional techniques coupled with a commitment to excellence, reflecting the true essence of its prestigious lineage. An epitome of French elegance and proficiency, invest in a bottle of Étoile 2014 and savour the bespoken symphony of flavours.
Inc. TAX€687.07 -
Dive into excellence and old-world charm with the luxurious Francois Thiepont Lalande Pomerol Etoile 2015. This coveted Merlot blend, charting from the renowned Bordeaux region of France displays the illustrious skill and meticulous care of its producer, François Thiepont. Cultivated from the diverse terroir of clay and limestone in the Pomerol appellation, this vintage is aged traditionally in oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a striking fusion of earthy tones, dark berry fruits like ripe blackberries and blueberries, and smoky undertones that linger on the palate.
This elegant French masterpiece exemplifies François Thiepont’s exemplary commitment to sustainability, reflected in the organic viticulture methods utilised. The François Thiepont Lalande Pomerol Etoile 2015 is not just a wine; it's an intoxicating synchronicity of heritage and innovation that sings a symphony of sophisticated flavours. Indulge in this robust blend and elevate your fine wine experience to a new pinnacle.
Inc. TAX€211.72 -
(1x150cl) 1981Inc. TAX€791.92 -
(1x150cl) 1989
Decanter (98)
Utterly gorgeous, wonderful white truffle notes coming through the fruit, alongside leather, liquorice and tobacco and pure, juice-filled black cherries. The last year with just Madame Simone Ducasse at the helm, with perhaps 10% new oak used, and 91% first wine produced – it would have been more, but the DBR Lafite team arrived in 1990 for the final ageing and blending, and they introduced Blason de L’Evangile as a second wine. Mouthwatering and succulent: Pomerol at its very heights.Inc. TAX€1,007.84 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93)
Good thick red. Very ripe aromas of melting caramel, tobacco, game, cinnamon and violets. Great sweetness and spice in the mouth; dense but not quite as fat as some right-bank '90s; very stylish, actually, with decent acids. Tannins are quite firm. As accessible as this appears to be, we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it close up in the next 18-24 months.Inc. TAX€4,861.46 -
(12x75cl) 1994Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.Inc. TAX€2,286.86 -
(1x150cl) 1994Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.Inc. TAX€649.88 -
(1x300cl) 1994Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.Inc. TAX€1,192.62 -
Wine Spectator (90)
Aromas of chocolate, blackberry and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long chewy finish. Extremely well done for the vintage.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. -JSInc. TAX€3,448.09 -
Wine Spectator (100)
Big and chewy, yet refined and classy--perhaps the classiest young Evangile I have touched to my lips. Full-bodied, with full, velvety tannins but a racy and powerful finish that goes on and on. Score range: 95-100Inc. TAX€356.53 -
(1x150cl) 2000
Wine Advocate (98)
This is an absolutely spectacular L’Evangile. It remains to be seen whether 2009 will eclipse this great effort. Largely a Merlot-dominated blend with some Cabernet Franc in it, the greatness of this terroir is exhibited in the complexity of the nose, which offers up hints of subtle chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, truffle, barbecue smoke, and graphite. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the tannins are present but extremely sweet, and the wine multi-dimensional and just emerging as a compellingly complex, head-turning beauty. Drink it now and over the next 20-25 years. Kudos to L’Evangile.Inc. TAX€1,136.56 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Good deep ruby-red. Currant, roasted plum and oak notes of chocolate and coconut on the nose. Then bright, pure and atypically powerful, with penetrating berry and mineral flavors. This densely packed wine was still in barrel and had not yet been fined. Builds impressively on the finish, showing rather fine-grained tannins and lingering fruit and mineral nuances.Inc. TAX€1,155.04 -
(12x75cl) 2005Wine Spectator (100)
Dark in color, almost purple black, with pure tapenade and hints of ripe plum and berry. Full-bodied, with layer upon layer of velvety tannins and chocolate, berry, vanilla and tea flavors. Lasts for minutes. I am blown away by this wine. This has been amazing since the moment I tasted it from barrel. Reminds me of the superb 1950. Best after 2015. 3,500 cases made. -JSInc. TAX€3,462.41 -
Wine Spectator (91)
Fresh tobacco and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with polished tannins and a pretty finish. Caressing and attractive, with a lot of new wood.Inc. TAX€2,236.09 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A 2,700-case blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc cropped at a low 27 hectoliters per hectare (compare that with 39 hectoliters per hectare in 2009 and 31 in 2010), this superb claret was aged 18 months in 75% new French oak. Mulberry, spring flower, black cherry and raspberry characteristics as well as hints of spice and coffee emerge from this full-bodied, opulent, structured beauty. It should age effortlessly for 15-20 years.Inc. TAX€2,453.26 -
Wine Advocate (100)
An astonishing effort from the Rothschild family, the 2009 l’Evangile may be the reference point offering from this estate for decades to come. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak, with 15% natural alcohol, it exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of caramels, black raspberry liqueur, blackberries, violets, graphite and truffles. Thick, viscous flavors are reminiscent of such super-ripe vintages as 1982, 1959, 1949 and 1947. The striking aromatics, massive, full-bodied mouthfeel and multilayered palate that resembles a skyscraper in the mouth offer an abject lesson in great winemaking, extraordinary terroir, and the ability to combine power with precision, elegance and freshness. This is unquestionably a huge wine, but it also possesses mindboggling complexity and finesse. Because of its sheer extract and velvety personality, it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will keep for four decades or more where well-stored. The most profound L’Evangile ever made?Inc. TAX€4,737.07 -
(1x300cl) 2010
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Reserved aromatics at first, slowly uncurling to creme de cassis, orange peel, cherry pit, cassis, incense, intense and smoky, full of character, still very young. Muscular with a ton of life ahead of it, poised and pulled together with creamy tannins and crushed rose petals on the finish.Inc. TAX€1,879.02 -
(1x75cl) 2010Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Reserved aromatics at first, slowly uncurling to creme de cassis, orange peel, cherry pit, cassis, incense, intense and smoky, full of character, still very young. Muscular with a ton of life ahead of it, poised and pulled together with creamy tannins and crushed rose petals on the finish.Inc. TAX€238.75
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(6x75cl) 2020In Bond€452.00
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(6x150cl) 2018
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (92)
The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a gorgeous second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Soft, pliant and so expressive, the 2018 is simply impeccable. The purity of the flavors is striking. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried herbs add striking perfume to a core of supple red berry fruit. In a word: fabulous.In Bond€281.00 -
(1x300cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.In Bond€124.00 -
(6x150cl) 2019
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.In Bond€260.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (91)
The second wine of Domaine De Chevalier, the 2019 L'Esprit De Chevalier is a ruby/purple-hued effort offering juicy black cherry and currant-like fruits as well as sappy, cedary herbs, damp earth, and hints of chocolate. This medium-bodied, juicy, up-front, certainly delicious red will keep for 10-15 years. I suspect it will be a good value as well.In Bond€115.00 -
(6x150cl) 2020
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (91-93)
The 2020 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a fabulous second wine. Deep, vibrant and full of character, the 2020 pulses with energy. Sweet black cherry, plum, chocolate, new leather, licorice and spice infuse this succulent, wonderfully juicy Pessac-Léognan. Readers will have a hard time keeping their hands off this gem, and why should they?In Bond€279.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac.In Bond€242.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (90-92)
The 2021 L'Esprit de Chevalier has a tightly wound bouquet of blackberry and raspberry fruit permeated with traces of oyster shell; hints of sea spray emerge with time. The medium-bodied palate delivers graphite-infused black fruit, moderate weight, fine salinity and insistent grip and mineralité on the finish. Classic Pessac.In Bond€96.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
The 2022 L'Esprit De Chevalier offers a spicy, complex profile with a supple, rounded texture and an elegant, balanced profile. Medium to full-bodied with fine tannins and an undeniably delicious style, it’s well worth buying and drinking over the coming decade or so.In Bond€141.00 -
(6x75cl) 2017
Jeb Dunnuck (90)
Both whites from this benchmark estate outside of Leognan are terrific. The 2017 L'Esprit De Chevalier Blanc, which was first made in 1986 (it was originally called Batard Chevalier), offers a fresh, medium-bodied, beautifully balanced style on the palate as well as classy honeyed minerality, lime and citrus fruit, and plenty of floral notes. It’s already drinking nicely, yet I suspect it will also evolve gracefully for 4-6 years.In Bond€147.00 -
(6x75cl) 2020
L'Esquisse de La Tour Figeac 2020 embodies the meticulous craftsmanship synonymous with Château La Tour Figeac. Nestled in the heart of Saint-Émilion, this exquisite wine is crafted from a carefully selected blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes, harvested by hand to ensure optimal ripeness. The fermentation process takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine’s vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes while enhancing its structural complexity. The 2020 vintage displays a deep garnet hue with an enticing bouquet of blackcurrant, plum, and delicate floral undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of rich tannins and refined acidity, leading to a long, elegant finish. Château La Tour Figeac, renowned for its dedication to quality and tradition, consistently produces wines of exceptional character and distinction. L'Esquisse de La Tour Figeac 2020 is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence.
In Bond€160.00 -
(12x75cl) 2014
Hailing from the distinguished wineries of Étoile, the Étoile 2014 is a remarkable vintage and an absolute must for any serious wine enthusiast. A superb offering from the esteemed French wine region, this blend delivers a refined testament to the proficiency of its expert vintners and intrinsic charm of its terroir.
The Étoile 2014 boasts a sublime alchemy of varietals, maturing in oak barrels to accentuate the inherent richness of their harvested grapes. This gives rise to the wine's distinctive, velvety feel and elusive subtleties, unfolding in an elegant dance of red fruit, black pepper and traces of earthy undertones. Each sip reveals another facet; another hint of Felicity that distinguishes this remarkable vintage.
The creation of the Étoile 2014 is rooted in traditional techniques coupled with a commitment to excellence, reflecting the true essence of its prestigious lineage. An epitome of French elegance and proficiency, invest in a bottle of Étoile 2014 and savour the bespoken symphony of flavours.
In Bond€531.00 -
(6x150cl) 2014
Hailing from the distinguished wineries of Étoile, the Étoile 2014 is a remarkable vintage and an absolute must for any serious wine enthusiast. A superb offering from the esteemed French wine region, this blend delivers a refined testament to the proficiency of its expert vintners and intrinsic charm of its terroir.
The Étoile 2014 boasts a sublime alchemy of varietals, maturing in oak barrels to accentuate the inherent richness of their harvested grapes. This gives rise to the wine's distinctive, velvety feel and elusive subtleties, unfolding in an elegant dance of red fruit, black pepper and traces of earthy undertones. Each sip reveals another facet; another hint of Felicity that distinguishes this remarkable vintage.
The creation of the Étoile 2014 is rooted in traditional techniques coupled with a commitment to excellence, reflecting the true essence of its prestigious lineage. An epitome of French elegance and proficiency, invest in a bottle of Étoile 2014 and savour the bespoken symphony of flavours.
In Bond€525.00 -
Dive into excellence and old-world charm with the luxurious Francois Thiepont Lalande Pomerol Etoile 2015. This coveted Merlot blend, charting from the renowned Bordeaux region of France displays the illustrious skill and meticulous care of its producer, François Thiepont. Cultivated from the diverse terroir of clay and limestone in the Pomerol appellation, this vintage is aged traditionally in oak barrels for 18 months, resulting in a striking fusion of earthy tones, dark berry fruits like ripe blackberries and blueberries, and smoky undertones that linger on the palate.
This elegant French masterpiece exemplifies François Thiepont’s exemplary commitment to sustainability, reflected in the organic viticulture methods utilised. The François Thiepont Lalande Pomerol Etoile 2015 is not just a wine; it's an intoxicating synchronicity of heritage and innovation that sings a symphony of sophisticated flavours. Indulge in this robust blend and elevate your fine wine experience to a new pinnacle.
In Bond€154.00 -
(1x150cl) 1981In Bond€652.00
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(1x150cl) 1989
Decanter (98)
Utterly gorgeous, wonderful white truffle notes coming through the fruit, alongside leather, liquorice and tobacco and pure, juice-filled black cherries. The last year with just Madame Simone Ducasse at the helm, with perhaps 10% new oak used, and 91% first wine produced – it would have been more, but the DBR Lafite team arrived in 1990 for the final ageing and blending, and they introduced Blason de L’Evangile as a second wine. Mouthwatering and succulent: Pomerol at its very heights.In Bond€833.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (93)
Good thick red. Very ripe aromas of melting caramel, tobacco, game, cinnamon and violets. Great sweetness and spice in the mouth; dense but not quite as fat as some right-bank '90s; very stylish, actually, with decent acids. Tannins are quite firm. As accessible as this appears to be, we wouldn't be at all surprised to see it close up in the next 18-24 months.In Bond€4,010.00 -
(12x75cl) 1994
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.In Bond€1,860.00 -
(1x150cl) 1994
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.In Bond€534.00 -
(1x300cl) 1994
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92-95)
1995 L'Evangile (aged in 42% new oak, a bit higher than average for this property): Deep ruby-purple color. Pristine, minerally, sappy, black and blue fruit nose, with a floral, violety cabernet franc aspect. Creamy-rich in the mouth, but clearly delineated and firmly structured; offers great depth of chocolatey fruit. Great persistence on the palate, with very fine tannins currently buried in fruit. Combines the tendresse of the '85 with the tannic structure of the '89, says Marchive.In Bond€978.00 -
Wine Spectator (90)
Aromas of chocolate, blackberry and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a long chewy finish. Extremely well done for the vintage.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. -JSIn Bond€2,835.00 -
Wine Spectator (100)
Big and chewy, yet refined and classy--perhaps the classiest young Evangile I have touched to my lips. Full-bodied, with full, velvety tannins but a racy and powerful finish that goes on and on. Score range: 95-100In Bond€294.00 -
(1x150cl) 2000
Wine Advocate (98)
This is an absolutely spectacular L’Evangile. It remains to be seen whether 2009 will eclipse this great effort. Largely a Merlot-dominated blend with some Cabernet Franc in it, the greatness of this terroir is exhibited in the complexity of the nose, which offers up hints of subtle chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, truffle, barbecue smoke, and graphite. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the tannins are present but extremely sweet, and the wine multi-dimensional and just emerging as a compellingly complex, head-turning beauty. Drink it now and over the next 20-25 years. Kudos to L’Evangile.In Bond€940.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-92)
Good deep ruby-red. Currant, roasted plum and oak notes of chocolate and coconut on the nose. Then bright, pure and atypically powerful, with penetrating berry and mineral flavors. This densely packed wine was still in barrel and had not yet been fined. Builds impressively on the finish, showing rather fine-grained tannins and lingering fruit and mineral nuances.In Bond€941.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005
Wine Spectator (100)
Dark in color, almost purple black, with pure tapenade and hints of ripe plum and berry. Full-bodied, with layer upon layer of velvety tannins and chocolate, berry, vanilla and tea flavors. Lasts for minutes. I am blown away by this wine. This has been amazing since the moment I tasted it from barrel. Reminds me of the superb 1950. Best after 2015. 3,500 cases made. -JSIn Bond€2,840.00 -
Wine Spectator (91)
Fresh tobacco and blackberry aromas follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with polished tannins and a pretty finish. Caressing and attractive, with a lot of new wood.In Bond€1,825.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
A 2,700-case blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc cropped at a low 27 hectoliters per hectare (compare that with 39 hectoliters per hectare in 2009 and 31 in 2010), this superb claret was aged 18 months in 75% new French oak. Mulberry, spring flower, black cherry and raspberry characteristics as well as hints of spice and coffee emerge from this full-bodied, opulent, structured beauty. It should age effortlessly for 15-20 years.In Bond€2,000.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
An astonishing effort from the Rothschild family, the 2009 l’Evangile may be the reference point offering from this estate for decades to come. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak, with 15% natural alcohol, it exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of caramels, black raspberry liqueur, blackberries, violets, graphite and truffles. Thick, viscous flavors are reminiscent of such super-ripe vintages as 1982, 1959, 1949 and 1947. The striking aromatics, massive, full-bodied mouthfeel and multilayered palate that resembles a skyscraper in the mouth offer an abject lesson in great winemaking, extraordinary terroir, and the ability to combine power with precision, elegance and freshness. This is unquestionably a huge wine, but it also possesses mindboggling complexity and finesse. Because of its sheer extract and velvety personality, it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will keep for four decades or more where well-stored. The most profound L’Evangile ever made?In Bond€3,900.00 -
(1x300cl) 2010
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Reserved aromatics at first, slowly uncurling to creme de cassis, orange peel, cherry pit, cassis, incense, intense and smoky, full of character, still very young. Muscular with a ton of life ahead of it, poised and pulled together with creamy tannins and crushed rose petals on the finish.In Bond€1,550.00 -
(1x75cl) 2010
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (97)
Reserved aromatics at first, slowly uncurling to creme de cassis, orange peel, cherry pit, cassis, incense, intense and smoky, full of character, still very young. Muscular with a ton of life ahead of it, poised and pulled together with creamy tannins and crushed rose petals on the finish.In Bond€195.00
