Blason de L'Evangile Pomerol 2022

Crafted in the world-renowned Pomerol appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, France, Blason de L'Évangile 2022 is the prestigious second wine of Château L'Évangile, managed under the stewardship of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). Situated on the iconic Pomerol plateau neighboring Château Pétrus and Cheval Blanc, the estate features prime iron-rich clay and gravel soils that produce naturally opulent Merlot and structured Cabernet Franc. The benchmark 2022 vintage yielded exceptionally concentrated, silky, and balanced fruit despite warm conditions. Vinified parcel-by-parcel with meticulous care and aged in fine French oak barrels (including a combination of new and second-fill barrels), Blason de L'Évangile 2022 offers a gorgeous preview of the grand vin's velvet texture, dark fruit intensity, and aristocratic elegance in a slightly more approachable, youthful window.

Food Pairing: Prime ribeye steak, roasted rack of lamb, duck breast with blackberry reduction, braised beef short ribs, truffled risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Comté.

93 Points - James Suckling

I like the berry and chocolate aromas, together with notes of fresh herbs and black olives. Medium-bodied with lovely fruit and a fresh and clean finish. Nice fluidity. Clean and bright. Made with less wood and some casks and amphora. From a selection of young vines. 81% merlot and 19% cabernet franc. So good to drink now, but will age nicely.