Chateau L'Evangile 2014, Pomerol (1x75cl)

A 2014 Pomerol from the right bank of Bordeaux. Pomerol reds are usually Merlot-led, which typically means a rounder, plusher feel than the Cabernet-heavy left bank. Around a decade in bottle usually helps a wine like this settle, though it still has room ahead of it if you would rather keep it a few more years.

This is a name that lands well as a client gift or on the table at a Mid-Autumn family dinner, where you want something people recognise. Decant it for an hour or so and serve around 16-18°C with roast duck, pork belly or anything braised. Free delivery in Hong Kong over HK$800, flat HK$80 below that, standard delivery 2-5 business days.

Tasting notes

Merlot-led Pomerol typically shows plum, dark cherry, cocoa and a truffle or iron note, with tannins that feel silky rather than grippy. Expect roundness more than sharp edges.