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VINUM: "Rubinrot mit ziemlich dichtem Kern; feinduftig, tiefgründig, mit dunklen und roten Beeren, einer kräuterwürzigen Note sowie einem Hauch von Zartbitterschokolade, kandierte Orangen; am Gaumen delikat, der Wein baut aus, zeigt im Jahrgangskontext ordentlich Druck, die Tannine sind fein, die Säure nicht zu dominant, sehr gut proportioniert, mit eindrücklicher Länge und einem leicht herben Finale auf Blutorangen. Spielt sein Terroir in diesem schwierigen Jahr besonders gut aus."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Schwarze Kirschfrucht, Brombeerkonfit, kräuterwürziger Touch, individuelles Bukett. Kraftvoll, zart nach Nougat, reife, tragende, seidige Tannine, integrierte Säure, salziger Touch im Nachhall, dezente Extraktsüße im Rückgeschmack."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Flowers, chocolate, plums, licorice, and black cherries are already expressive. The wine is medium-bodied, fresh, and forward, with a light—and most importantly, charming—character. The wine finishes with Valrhona chocolate, plums, and a touch of salt, which comes through as the wine lingers. The wine blends 80% Merlot with 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. 13.5% ABV. The harvest took place September 18 - October 2. The wine is aging in a combination of 50% new, French oak, 8% amphora, and oak tanks. The Grand Vin was made from 60% of the harvest. Drink from 2029-2045."
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ANSON: "Savoury plum, soft tannins, a touch of chalk, graphite, lovely fragrant florals, and extremely finessed. A wine that will age with grace. In the cellar, this was one of their longest macerations on record, up to 28 days, carefully measured, Harvest 18 September to 2 October, 22hl/h yield. Zero press wine, 45% new oak for ageing, plus 25% in large oak casks, 7% amphora. Juliette Couderc winermaker. Blason de l’Evangile is not being sold En Primeur."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2024 L'Evangile has turned out beautifully, reflecting this estate's recent evolution (refining barrel choices and integrating foudre into the cellar) and its comparatively young vineyard's propensity to perform well in years with minimal hydric stress. Offering up aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with notions of violets and black tea, it's medium to full-bodied, lively and layered, with a velvety attack, good depth at the core and a persistent finish. This blend of 80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon attained 13.5% alcohol."
