Blason de l'Evangile - Pomerol 2023

Wine Advocate

90

byWilliam Kelleythe4/10/2026

The 2023 Blason de l'Evangile is open and giving, bursting with aromas of sweet cherries, plums, licorice and orange zest. Medium-bodied, fleshy and charming, it will drink well on release.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/31/2026

The second wine of this brilliant Pomerol estate, the 2023 Blason De L'Evangile is a terrific wine with a ripe, supple, incredibly charming style. Red and black fruits, leafy herbs, graphite, and leather all emerge from the nose, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with a round, supple mouthfeel and a good finish. Based on 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc and aged 16 months in one-year-old oak barrels with 20% in tank, drink this delicious, satisfying effort over the coming 10-15 years. Drink 2026-2040.

Vinous

91

byAntonio Gallonithe3/16/2026

The 2023 Blason de L'Évangile is a rich, boisterous second wine. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, incense and chocolate are all dialed up. Supple curves give the Blason its sumptuous, extroverted personality. There's a lot of wine here. The 2023 will drink beautifully right out of the gate.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

The 2023 Blason De L'Evangile is based on 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that has 20% in tank and the rest in barrel, 15% new. Its deep purple hue is followed by terrific aromatics of red and black fruits, subtle tobacco and chocolate, and some classic Pomerol damp earth and spice. It's beautifully textured, medium-bodied, and elegant, with fine tannins.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Cocoa, and roses, with hints of licorice are already easy to spot in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, sweet, polished, fresh, and easy-to like, due to its creamy-textured, chocolate-covered cherry character. You can enjoy this on release, and over the near term while waiting for the Grand Vin to develop. The wine blends 95% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc. Drink from 2026-2037. 90-92 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

Good quality, well constructed, enticing floral aromatics, raspberry fruits, freshly cut herbs, a little tight on the finish, not as plush last year's vintage but plenty to enjoy. Almost 80% of the wine comes from the sandier soils harvested early in September, with 15% new oak for ageing, with 20% kept out of oak entirely. Harvest September 4 to 28, 42hl/h yield, a record in recent years here - and this after green harvesting (while retaining leaf cover to guard against the heat spikes). Certified organic since 2021. 15% of overall production in Blason. No need to wait too long to being drinking.

Vinous

89-91

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Blason de L’Évangile is a very pretty second wine. Pliant and expressive, with fine persistence, the 2023 offers up plenty of dark-toned fruit, along with touches of spice, leather, tobacco and incense that build with time. The darker, riper side of the year comes through nicely here. This is an unusual Blason that is mostly Merlot, with just a touch of Franc. There's a touch of tightness on the finish that hopefully will soften with élevage.

Vinous

89-91

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

The 2023 Blason de L'Évangile has an understated bouquet at first, though it soon finds its voice, revealing predominantly red cherries and raspberry fruit intermixed with violet aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly grainy tannins. Silky in texture with a hint of balsamic toward the finish, this will be an approachable Blason that can drink well for a decade.

The Wine Independent

87-89

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/28/2024

A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Blason de L’Evangile has a deep garnet-purple color. It needs a fairs bit of coaxing to bring out notes of fresh blackberries, raspberries, and wild sage, plus hints of black pepper and dusty soil. The medium-bodied palate is soft and subtle, with just enough freshness and a peppery finish. The alcohol is 13.5%.

Wine Advocate

89-91

byWilliam Kelleythe4/26/2024

Bursting with aromas of dark berries, plums, cherries and licorice, the 2023 Blason de l'Evangile is medium-bodied, fleshy and seamless, with a supple, succulent palate framed by velvety tannins.

Jamessuckling.com

95-96

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

The depth of fruit and creamy tannin structure show the class and beauty of this wine. It’s rich in ever-so-polished tannins that caress every inch of your palate. Medium to full body. Lovely finish. 95% merlot and 5% cabernet franc.

Vertdevin

92-93

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

91

byJane Ansonthe4/15/2024

Good quality, well constructed, enticing floral aromatics, raspberry fruits, freshly cut herbs, a little tight on the finish, not as plush last year's vintage but plenty to enjoy. Almost 80% of the wine comes from the sandier soils harvested early in September, with 15% new oak for ageing, with 20% kept out of oak entirely. Harvest September 4 to 28, 42hl/h yield, a record in recent years here - and this after green harvesting (while retaining leaf cover to guard against the heat spikes). Certified organic since 2021. 15% of overall production in Blason. No need to wait too long to being drinking.