2022 Blason de l'Evangile, Pomerol

Ruby red in colour, deep nutmeg and clove spice, plush velvety blackberry fruits, with cracked pepper, fig and damson notes. The vintage character is clear in the exuberance, with some austerity to the tannins on the finish. 50% of the production in Blason (a slight rise from usual). 8% amphora for aging, plus 10% in lage wooden casks. 3.8ph, irrigation on young vines. 2nd year of organic certification. Harvest August 29, earliest ever, for the west-facing side of the vines only.

The 2022 Blason De L'Evangile is based on 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc brought up in 25% tank, 15% in amphora, and 10% in new foudre, with the rest in used barrels. It's a forward, soft, incredibly charming and supple second wine with classic Merlot cherry and darker currant fruits, some leafy herbs, spice, and tobacco notes, medium body, nice balance, integrated tannins, and outstanding length.

The 2022 Blason de l'Evangile offers up aromas of dark berries, cherries and rose petals, followed by a medium to full-bodied, suave, supple and seamless palate. This charming, fruit-driven Pomerol will drink well young.

A juicy wine with hints of salt and cloves with hazelnuts. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and a bright finish. Crunchy. 88% merlot and 12% cabernet franc.

The 2022 Blason de L'Évangile is a dense, powerful wine that very much shows the richness and density of the year. There’s tons of energy, but all of it feels directed inwards in what is a decidedly potent Blason. Strong spicy accents from the Cabernet Franc lift the expansive finish. There is so much to like here. The 2022 is the most serious Blason I can remember tasting in a long time.