Château L'Évangile

Winter rainfall slightly above average allowed for a good start to the season. A frost episode in early April caused some minor, non-significant damage. The vegetative period unfolded under the characteristic mildness of Bordeaux. The second part of the season was marked by significant storm events and a strong disparity in rainfall distribution across different areas, making it a challenging vintage in terms of fungal pressure (black rot/mildew). Sanitary conditions tested the team, compounded by particularly vigorous vegetation under occasionally tropical conditions, especially in June. July and August brought optimal summer conditions, promoting full veraison and suggesting promising yields. The first week of September was marked by dry, hot—almost heatwave—days, which triggered the start of harvest on our gravel plots to preserve a fresh aromatic profile. Harvesting continued over three weeks, supported by a generous crop load and progressive ripening depending on the sector. Strict intra-parcel selection was carried out, particularly on the plateau, in order to fully express each terroir identity in our vats.