1948 Château L'Evangile Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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1948 Château L'Evangile  (Pomerol) 97 Even better than the last bottle I tasted, about a decade ago, the attention-seeking nose delivered cigar box, tobacco, dried flowers, cedar, cocoa, and black cherries. The palate showed its age beautifully, so you enjoyed the silkiness that comes with advanced age, along with plush, cocoa-topped plums, spice, wet earth, and cherries. What a treat! Drink from 2026-2030. Even better than the last bottle I tasted, about a decade ago, the attention-seeking nose delivered cigar box, tobacco, dried flowers, cedar, cocoa, and black cherries. The palate showed its age beautifully, so you enjoyed the silkiness that comes with advanced age, along with plush, cocoa-topped plums, spice, wet earth, and cherries. What a treat! Drink from 2026-2030. 12 Views   Tasted Mar 30, 2026  • Buy This Wine For The Lowest Price DOWNLOAD TASTING NOTE | Post to My first 1948 Pomerol was a revelation. What a stunner. With the patina of age, there was still some sweetness left in the ripe cherries that married perfectly with the truffle and tobacco notes. Pure silk textures and an elegant finish wrapped things up nicely. My first 1948 Pomerol was a revelation. What a stunner. With the patina of age, there was still some sweetness left in the ripe cherries that married perfectly with the truffle and tobacco notes. Pure silk textures and an elegant finish wrapped things up nicely. 1,911 Views   Tasted Apr 28, 2016

When to Drink Chateau L'Evangile, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau L'Evangile needs time before it begins to show its true character. L'Evangile needs at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed.

Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau L'Evangile offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 12-40 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau L'Evangile with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau L'Evangile is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau L'Evangile is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

Chateau L'Evangile is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

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