Chateau l'Evangile
A prestigious Right Bank blend—typically ~80% Merlot, ~20% Cabernet Franc (plus a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon). Aged ~18 months in ~70% new oak
Nose:
Opulent aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, truffle, cedar, tobacco, licorice, and warm spices—along with floral undertones
Palate:
Medium to full-bodied, with plush yet firm, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Layered flavors of dark fruit preserves, cocoa, espresso, graphite, exotic spices, and earthy minerality, finishing long and elegant