Country: France

Region: Bordeaux - Pomerol

Vintage: 2000

Cépage: Merlot; Cabernet Franc

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 98 (RP); 99 (JD); 96 (JS)

" I continue to be blown away by the 2000 Château L'Evangile. This is straight-up magical juice that will compete with anything out there. Revealing a still vivid ruby hue with no lightening at the rim, it builds beautifully with time in the glass and has the incredible Pomerol mix of opulence and elegance. Darker cherries, currants, graphite, loamy earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it's full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, perfect tannins, and an incredible finish. It will be interesting to see if the 2016 hits the same heights, but this is clearly one of the greatest wines from this estate."

Jeb Dunnuck (JD) - 02/23