2015 Chateau L'Evangile

2015 年的樂王吉堡呈現深沉酒色與紫羅蘭光澤，香氣豐富，黑色果實（黑李、黑莓）與松露、煙燻、黑巧克力和細緻烘烤香交織。入口濃郁有力，質地絲滑但結構分明，中段飽滿，單寧成熟而細緻，尾韻悠長且優雅。

酒莊與釀製：這座酒莊向來以結構與精緻兼備著稱。2015 年採用傳統與現代手法結合：不鏽鋼/水泥大槽發酵、控制浸皮與定期翻液把握萃取，之後在橡木桶中陳釀約 18 個月，讓香氣與單寧更為融合，而非被橡木掩蓋。產量不高，重視果實選取與分級。

葡萄園與風土：2015 年氣候理想，開花均勻、盛夏炎熱而關鍵時刻有少量降雨，幫助葡萄達到完熟。園地多為黏土與礫石混合的地層，排水良好，老藤與低產量共同帶來高濃度與複雜性。建議醒酒一小時以上，搭配烤紅肉或風乾臘味能把風味推到最佳狀態。

2015 Château L’Evangile is a benchmark Pomerol vintage: deep, dense colour with violet glints and a very expressive nose. Aromas of ripe black fruit—black plum and blackberry—are woven with truffle, smoke, dark chocolate and subtle toasted spice from careful oak ageing. The palate opens with a powerful, dense attack, then unfurls into a full-bodied mid‑palate supported by finely balanced, well-ripened tannins. The texture is velvet-like yet structured, delivering superb volume and a long, elegant finish.

Producer and winemaking notes: Château L’Evangile has long been praised for wines that combine power and finesse. The 2015 was made using a mix of traditional and modern cellar techniques: fermentation in vats with controlled maceration and regular pumping‑over, constant tasting during extraction, followed by approximately 18 months in oak. The result is concentrated, layered fruit framed by precise oak influence rather than overt sweetness.

Vineyard notes: The 2015 growing season was exceptional—mild winter, even flowering, a hot summer and just‑in‑time rains before harvest—allowing grapes to ripen fully. Low yields and meticulous selection at harvest produced grapes of high health and concentration. Production is limited (around 3,000 cases), underscoring the estate’s focus on quality. This wine has excellent ageing potential but is approachable now after a good decant.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14.5-15.5%
• Decant Time: 60-120 minutes
• Taste: black plum, blackberry, truffle, smoke, licorice, dark chocolate, kirsch, toasty oak, ripe fine tannins, powerful concentration, velvety texture, long finish, elegant refinement
• Food Matching: Sirloin steak with café de Paris butter, Roast lamb or lamb kreatopita, Abanico Iberico (shoulder pork), Galloway wing rib (lean beef), Venison or game with juniper and mushrooms, Mature hard cheeses
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 84%, Cabernet Franc : 16%,

Winery

樂王吉堡是波美侯的一座經典酒莊，以力道與優雅並重聞名。酒莊注重低產與嚴格分級採收，釀酒時將傳統做法與現代控制技術結合：槽中發酵、精準浸皮和常態品飲把關，之後以橡木桶長時間陳釀約 18 個月，使結構與香氣更趨成熟。產量有限，著重細節與品質。

Château L'Evangile is a historic Pomerol estate long admired for wines that marry power with finesse. Focused on low yields and meticulous fruit selection, the domaine combines traditional cellar techniques with modern precision—careful vat fermentation with controlled maceration and regular tasting, followed by extended oak ageing to refine structure and aromatic complexity. Annual production is limited, reinforcing the estate’s emphasis on quality.