On the same vein of clays and gravel as the finest soils Pomerol and of the North of Saint Émilion, the soil of Château L’Évêché extends itself over two hectares. This tiny vineyard is planted to Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit-Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Carmenère. Since the resumption of Château L’Évêché in 2008, every effort is being made to produce a Grand Cru wine that is references of the appellation.
Final Blend is aged for 18 months in 50% new and 50% one year old barrels.
75% Merlot / 25% Cabernet Franc
14% Alcohol
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Tasting Notes
“A lifted blackberry and raspberry-scented bouquet with fine definition, broody, more introspective than I expected, the gravel soils imparting a Left Bank trait. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins. This is a structured Saint-Emilion with fine salinity towards the finish, one that deserves 3-4 years in bottle, but I suspect will be worth the wait.”
90-92 points, Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate