POMEROL · RIGHT BANK

Pomerol is the smallest of Bordeaux's major appellations and, with about 150 producers and approximately 740 hectares of vineyards. It is home to many bijou domaines, many of which produce little more than 1,000 cases per annum. Both the topography and architecture of the region is unremarkable, but the style of the wines is most individual. The finest vineyards are planted on a seam of rich clay which extends across the gently elevated plateau of Pomerol, which runs from the north-eastern boundary of St Emilion. On the sides of the plateau the soil becomes sandier and the wines lighter. For a long time Pomerol was regarded as the poor relation of St Emilion but the efforts of Jean-Pierre Moueix in the mid 20th century brought the wine to the attention of more export markets, where its fleshy, intense and muscular style found a willing audience, in turn leading to surge in prices led by the demand for such limited quantities. There is one satellite region to the immediate north, Lalande-de-Pomerol whose wines are stylistically very similar, if sometimes lacking the finesse its neighbour. There has never been a classification of Pomerol wines.

2016 CHÂTEAU GAZIN
· POMEROL
+848124 · 6x750ml
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87% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc.
2016 is in the same style as 2015, but more powerful and fleshy, and already very silky in the mouth thanks to the maturity of its tannins. The wine offers a nice freshness, a round and ample attack with a lot of length. The nose always in this early youth of the wine is fruity (notes of red and black fruits: cherry and blackcurrant). Like all Pomerols, this wine will evolve towards notes of undergrowth, leather, truffle after a few years of aging in your cellar, which will bring all its complexity and finesse. To wait preferably 8/10 years. But consumable today after a little rest in your storeroom thanks to the finesse of its merlots and the freshness of its cabernets.
Chateau Gazin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Gazin is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Chateau Gazin is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 95 || RP: 95 || TA: 94 || NM: 94 || DC: 94 || VN: 93 || WS: 92 || JD: 91+ || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
16 || 20 || 19 || 18 || 15 || 14 || 12 || 11 || 09 || 05

2018 CHÂTEAU L'EVANGILE
· POMEROL AOC
+886858 · 6x750ml
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80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Organic. Dark, dense color with beautiful purple reflections. The intense nose reveals aromas of stone fruits with slightly vanilla and roasted notes. The ample and generous mouth brings us to an unctuous and silky finish due to the quality of the sublime tannins for this 2018 vintage.
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.


STATUS: OPEN
JS: 98 || JD: 97+ || RP: 97 || DC: 97 || VN: 96 || WI: 95 || JMQ: 95 || WS: 94 || JR: 16.5 ||

VINTAGE NOTES:
18 || 17 || 16 || 12 || 09

2017 CHÂTEAU L'EVANGILE
· POMEROL
+TBA · 6x750ml
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100% Merlot.
Organic. Dark crimson-purple colour with hints of garnet. The nose is dense and powerful, initially presenting red fruit then becoming tinged with cedar and mellow notes such as sage. On the palate, the attack is well balanced between power and liveliness highlighting this vintage’s tremendous freshness. The tannic structure is silky, typically Merlot, the only grape variety used in this vintage, giving the wine plenty of body and elegance. The complex aromatic palette finishes with some empyreumatic notes such as cocoa beans.
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.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 97 || VN: 97 || JD: 96 || JMQ: 96 || RP: 95 || JS: 95 || DC: 95 || WI: 94 || WE: 94 || JL: 94 || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
17 || 18 || 16 || 12 ||

2016 CHÂTEAU L'EVANGILE
· POMEROL
+890688 · 6x750ml
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92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.
Organic. A great sensuality emanates from this deep garnet Pomerol, whose bouquet evokes very ripe red and black fruits, as well as spices. The grain of the tannins is so silky and the freshness so relevant that an impression of smoothness prevails on the palate. However, the material is indeed dense and ample, powerful even on the finish, structured to stand up to time.
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.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 99 || DC: 98 || JL: 98 || JD: 98 || RP: 97 || TA: 97 || WS: 96 || WI: 96 || VN: 96 || JMQ: 96 || WE 94 || JR: 17.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
16 || 18 || 17 || 12 ||

2016 CHÂTEAU NENIN
· POMEROL
+813909 · 12x750ml
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75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc.
For the first time, Merlot and Cabernet Franc made between 1998 and 2001 are included in the great wine. Splendid color for this vintage seriously built, focused, carrying a feeling of high maturity but also very dynamic.
Chateau Nenin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Pair with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 96 || WS: 94 || JD: 94 || RP: 93 || NM: 93 || JA: 93 || VN: 93 || JR: 17.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
16 || 09 || 06 || 00

2015 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN
· POMEROL
+814286 · 6x750ml
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80% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon.
One of the wines of the vintage** Perfumed and very fine with rich black fruits, graphite, liquid minerals, and cocoa powder. Exotic mouthfeel and weight (14.6% alcohol) yet completely in balance. Cashmere from the Cabernet Franc with power from the Merlot. On the palate, this is absolutely seamless, long, and pure. Extraordinary..
Vieux Chateau Certan is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 100 || JL: 100 || VN: 100 || NM: 99 || RP: 98+ || WS: 97 || DC: 97 || TA: 94 || JR: 18.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
15 || 19 || 18 || 17 || 16 || 14 || 13 || 12 || 11 || 10 || 05