Blason de l'Evangile, Pomerol, France 2020 Alto Adige Valle Isarco balanced by streaks of fresh

balanced by streaks of fresh acidity

The bubbles form persistent necklaces in the glass

Highly perfumed red berry and floral scents are complemented by suggestions of pungent herbs and smoky minerals

Drink 2023–2028

accompanied by ripe fruits such as plums and blackberries

Blason de l'Evangile, Pomerol, France 2020 Alto Adige Valle Isarco balanced by streaks of freshBoth wines from L'Evangile showed beautifully. The 2020 Blason De L'Evangile is a more forward wine, offering terrific plum and darker berry fruits as well as classic Pomerol gravelly earth, chocolate, and leafy tobacco aromatics. Medium to full bodied, it's as seamless as they come, with terrific balance and supple tannins. It will drink brilliantly for 15 years. The blend is 87% Merlot and 13% Cabernet Franc, brought up mostly in once used barrels