Certainly one of the better 1994 wines. A deep colour for a 1994 with very little sign of ageing. An attractive, slightly stalky nose with a touch of black truffle and decayed leaves. The palate has good definition, though muted at first and takes some coaxing. The Cabernet Franc is pronounced on the mid-palate with a savory/dried blood element. Leafy, masculine almost austere finish. Still a commendable wine. Drink now and over 5-7 years. Tasted September 2005.

One of the vintage's notable successes, L'Evangile's 1994 has a dense plum/ruby color, a sweet nose of licorice, black raspberry, and currant with a hint of roasted herbs and damp soil. Medium to full-bodied, very opulent, it has considerable richness in the front end and mid-section. Like most of the best 1994s, the one defect is the lack of sweetness and the relatively dry, tannic finish. Nevertheless, this is top-notch stuff from a vintage that provides many good surprises, although the style of the wines tend to be relatively firm, muscular, and structured. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.