樂王吉爾古堡

95 % 梅洛

5 % 卡本妮弗朗克

在經歷了由於持續性濕度導致得較為困難的葡萄生長季初期後，好天氣在6月下旬駐紮了下來，而且一直保持至最後。高溫和乾燥天氣持續的同時，7、8、9月期間下了幾場小雨避免了缺水。溫度較高的白天和清涼舒爽的夜晚有利於葡萄緩慢成熟。
梅洛葡萄表現為醇厚，成熟度和酒精度都達到了罕見的高度。卡本妮葡萄的個頭比較小，皮厚，因此，產量受到了不利影響，但卻有助於質量的提升，而且有著很好的成熟度，且單寧也表現優秀。

品酒筆記（灌瓶時）：

深得近黑的色澤，泛著紫光。鼻中香氣濃密、強勁、表現力強，且非常成熟，有著櫻桃、覆盆子、烘烤麵包的香氣。入口飽滿、醇厚、密致，單寧絲滑且有深度。口感悠長、肥碩，集中度高，尾香的油滑感很濃，而且優美的清爽感柔化了酒。

An astonishing effort from the Rothschild family, the 2009 l’Evangile may be the reference point offering from this estate for decades to come. A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new oak, with 15% natural alcohol, it exhibits a sumptuous bouquet of caramels, black raspberry liqueur, blackberries, violets, graphite and truffles. Thick, viscous flavors are reminiscent of such super-ripe vintages as 1982, 1959, 1949 and 1947. The striking aromatics, massive, full-bodied mouthfeel and multilayered palate that resembles a skyscraper in the mouth offer an abject lesson in great winemaking, extraordinary terroir, and the ability to combine power with precision, elegance and freshness. This is unquestionably a huge wine, but it also possesses mindboggling complexity and finesse. Because of its sheer extract and velvety personality, it will be drinkable in 4-5 years, and will keep for four decades or more where well-stored. The most profound L’Evangile ever made? RP