A stunning example of the vintage, the 2004 l'Evangile is not far off the pace of their brilliant 2005. A blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc (3,000+ cases produced), it exhibits a deep ruby/plum color, superb ripeness, and sweet blackberry, truffle, acacia flower, licorice, and toasty oak aromas. This knock-out effort is surprisingly rich, opulent, and fruity with good glycerin, medium to full body, and a stunning finish. It should drink beautifully young yet age for 15 or more years.
Robert Parker Jr
Wine Advocate #171 June 2007
89
This is leaner on the nose than the 2008, touches of undergrowth, blackberry, cedar...almost as if there is a little Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (which there is not.) The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, just a little coarseness, quite foursquare towards the finish.