79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. A wine that unfolded fairly early in its life, and has remained at that deliciously appealing stage pretty much ever since. This is gorgeous, epitomising the idea of classic Pomerol – so juicy, with such wonderful ripe fruit expression and the torrefied coffee and cassis swirls that this property perfects so well. Mouthwatering Pomerol with the Lafite signature of drinkability. Not the easiest vintage, with a tough August that meant they had to harvest earlier than expected, but a highly accomplished result. Drinking Window: 2018 - 2035
Tasted by: Jane Anson
Part of Top Château L’Evangile wines and estate profile

Extremely aromatic and complex with fresh mushroom, orange peel, violets and crushed stone. Full body with a tight and chewy center palate. Walnut, chocolate and berry undertones. An energy and focus to this. Turns a little firm at the finish but very exciting underlining how the 2001 vintage was excellent for Pomerol. Just coming around now.

Dark ruby-red. Deep, inviting aromas of sappy berry liqueur and truffle. Lush, silky and sweet, with expressive flavors of blackberry, currant, truffle and chocolate nicely framed by harmonious acidity. The most classically Pomerol of these three vintages, but also has solid underlying structure. The broad tannins spread out to coat the palate on the suave, subtly gripping finish. May 2004

ruffle, forest floor, thyme and mint compliment all the plum and cherry fruits. Medium bodied, fresh, elegant and ready for prime time drinking, the is a dusty quality to the tannins in the fresh, bright, red fruit in the finish. Picking took place between September 22 and October 2. The wine was made from a blend of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc. Only 58% of the crop went in to the Grand Vin. The wine reached 13.5% ABV. 2001 is the first vintage for the long term director of the estate, Jean-Pascal Vazart. July 2017

Tasted at the Dynasty restaurant in Hong Kong. Served from a magnum, the 2001 l’Evangile is a beautiful wine. It has a sensual bouquet with black fruits, black truffle, a fleeting glimpse of an exotic scent such as almond and coconut that is soon replaced by earthier aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine balance, supple and succulent in the mouth with a smooth, velvety texture, the opulent finish belying the structure underneath. The finish is decorated with black truffle and a touch of liquorice, although I would have liked a little more length here. Tasted November 2011. Robertparker.com

Beautiful aromas of chocolate, blackberry and light cappuccino follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long finish. Delicious already but will be much better in a few years. Yummy wine.

Drink 2008-2017
-Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide No 7

While not up to the quality level of the stratospheric 2000, the deep ruby/purple-colored 2001 l'Evangile is a beauty. Revealing notes of beef blood, black fruits, and white flowers, it is medium-bodied and lush with sweet tannin, a pliant, opulent texture, and a long, rich finish revealing hints of forest floor, truffles, and licorice. Anticipated maturity: 2006-2017.