2022, Château L'Évangile, POMEROLBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon This chteau is situated in a prime position on the Pomerol plateau between Ptrus, La Conseillante and Cheval Blanc. The wines here are always smooth and seductive and are made by the team from Chteau Lafite. 2022 is a blend of 82% Merlot, 17. 5% Cabernet Franc and 0. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2022 L'Evangile is beautiful, offering up aromas of raspberries, vine smoke, black truffles, violets and

Very structured LFP with black berry

Emilion plateau

very elegant

The palate is medium-bodied with thick but dry tannins

mint leaf and ink

cedar and menthol

The 2014 Certan de May has a dusky

Gravel and clay soils

a hint of smoke in the background

8% Petit Verdot and 8% Cabernet Franc aged in 40% new oak

energetic black and red fruit layers

Whilst not the best La Mondotte I have tasted