2000 Chateau L'Evangile, Pomerol, Bottle (750mL)

Jeb Dunnuck | 99 Points

"I continue to be blown away by the 2000 Château L'Evangile. This is straight-up magical juice that will compete with anything out there. Revealing a still vivid ruby hue with no lightening at the rim, it builds beautifully with time in the glass and has the incredible Pomerol mix of opulence and elegance. Darker cherries, currants, graphite, loamy earth, and chocolate all define the bouquet, and it's full-bodied, with a layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, perfect tannins, and an incredible finish. It will be interesting to see if the 2016 hits the same heights, but this is clearly one of the greatest wines from this estate."

Robert Parker | 98 Points

"This is an absolutely spectacular L’Evangile. It remains to be seen whether 2009 will eclipse this great effort. Largely a Merlot-dominated blend with some Cabernet Franc in it, the greatness of this terroir is exhibited in the complexity of the nose, which offers up hints of subtle chocolate, blueberry, blackberry, truffle, barbecue smoke, and graphite. Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the tannins are present but extremely sweet, and the wine multi-dimensional and just emerging as a compellingly complex, head-turning beauty."

Château L’Évangile is one of Pomerol’s most revered estates, and the 2000 vintage stands as a benchmark expression of Right Bank Bordeaux. Produced in one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the modern era, this wine captures everything collectors seek from top-tier Pomerol: depth, polish, and remarkable longevity.

Situated on the Pomerol plateau and now under the stewardship of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), the estate benefits from clay-rich soils ideally suited to Merlot, delivering wines of plush texture, dark fruit concentration, and seamless structure. In 2000, ideal growing conditions resulted in a wine that balances power with finesse — generous but never heavy.

With over two decades of age, the 2000 Château L’Évangile is entering a prime drinking window, offering layered notes of black cherry, plum, truffle, cedar, and cocoa, supported by velvety tannins and a long, refined finish. While beautifully expressive today, well-stored bottles continue to show the ability to evolve gracefully in the cellar.

This is classic Pomerol at full maturity — a serious bottle for collectors and one of the most compelling ways to experience a legendary vintage from one of the appellation’s flagship estates.