Lot 571
CHÂTEAU L'EVANGILE 1982 (1) WA 98
CHÂTEAU LE GAY 1982 (1) WA 97+
VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN 1982 (1) WA 93
Lot 571 Details
CHÂTEAU L'EVANGILE 1982 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. wrinkled label
A blockbuster, dark plum/garnet-colored wine, the 1982 L’Evangile reveals a decadent, extravagantly rich nose of caramelized fruit, plum, licorice, smoked meats, and toffee. This opulent, full-bodied Pomerol caresses the palate with layers and layers of glycerin and fruit. The tannin is barely noticeable in this massive, rich, gorgeous effort. The complexity of the nose alone is worth a special admission price. It is close to full maturity, and is capable of lasting another 20-25 years. June 2009 Drink: 2009-2034 WA 98
CHÂTEAU LE GAY 1982 (1)
Pomerol.
u. bn. bin soiled label
Made by the same team that produced the perfect 1982 Lafleur, this wine had been forgotten in my cellar. While it’s clear that the new owner, Catherine Pere-Verge, has made some amazing wines since 2005 (especially the 2008), the 1982 is a wine for the ages. Still an inky/purple color, it boasts an extraordinary perfume of spring flowers intermixed with black raspberries, truffles, and kirsch. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, the wine remains extremely young, but the sweetness of the tannins and the sensational fruit concentration make for a remarkable wine that should evolve for another 30+ years. June 2009 Drink: 2009-2039 WA 97+
VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN 1982 (1)
Pomerol.
u. vts. scraped label
WA 93