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Bid on this bottle of 2005 l'Evangile, Pomerol (100JS, 100WS, 99DC, 96RP, 96W&S, 94ST, 93WE). James Suckling: "The classicism in this L'Evangile has always seduced me with its subtle brown sugar, black olive, cedar, black truffle and dark fruit. Full body yet tight and extremely polished. Very layered and fine-grain textured. A perfect example of Pomerol. Always a perfect wine. Just opening now. " (03/2018)
This lot contains the following items:
2005 L'Évangile, Pomerol (qty: 1)
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2005 L'Évangile, Pomerol (750 ml)Quantity: 1Provenance: Purchased from reputable sources and stored in the temperature controlled wine cellar of a San Francisco based collector and repeat consignor with K&L Auctions.Tasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
100
The classicism in this L'Evangile has always seduced me with its subtle brown sugar, black olive, cedar, black truffle and dark fruit. Full body yet tight and extremely polished. Very layered and fine-grain textured. A perfect example of Pomerol. Always a perfect wine. Just opening now.
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Wine Spectator
100
Dark in color, almost purple black, with pure tapenade and hints of ripe plum and berry. Full-bodied, with layer upon layer of velvety tannins and chocolate, berry, vanilla and tea flavors. Lasts for minutes. I am blown away by this wine. This has been amazing since the moment I tasted it from barrel. Reminds me of the superb 1950. *Top 100 Wines of 2008* (JS)
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Decanter
99
A near perfect growing season, and this approaches perfection as it glides across the palate, with sweet fig and torrfied notes, salted caramel and saline. Utterly gorgeous. Could be drunk with huge pleasure right now – with an amazing balance and feather-like expression that lifts the whole thing up – but there’s no rush. (JA)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
96
The 2005 L’Evangile’s gorgeous aromatics consist of spring flowers, black raspberries, licorice, truffle and graphite. The wine is full-bodied, rich, still youthful and backward, with sweet tannin and a long, layered, full-bodied mouthfeel. This stunner is capable of another two to three decades of longevity. The greatest L’Evangile since the 1982 and before the heroic duo of 2009 and 2010? (RP)
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Jancis Robinson
Blackish crimson. Very rich and heady on the nose. Hedonistic. Polish. The creamy fruit just about obliterates the well-managed tannins. Intense and creamy. Not too hot on the end. Classy stuff. 18/20 points (JR)
Ratings: JS: 100 WS: 100 DC: 99 RP: 96
