A survivor
1949 is legendary in Bordeaux. Alongside ’47, it delivered wines of extraordinary depth, especially in Pomerol—then a quiet, unfashionable village. Château L’Évangile, neighbour to Pétrus and Le Pin, had already built a solid reputation. Bottled by Barrière Frères, this particular wine is a rare link to a Bordeaux made long before critic scores or technical farming.
Tasting note? Not this time…
Just holding this bottle feels like a once-in-a-decade moment—opening it would border on sacrilege. Sometimes, the experience is in the anticipation.
Fun fact
Many bottles from 1949 had wax seals instead of capsules. Finding one with intact wax today is like finding a time machine with a cork.
Score - Not rated
A small note on our tasting impressions:
Many of the wines we taste come from bottles that aren’t quite sale-worthy—levels a bit low, labels too distressed, or simply not pretty enough for the spotlight. While we love the character these bottles bring, our notes are not based on a single glass alone. They reflect years of tasting experience—both within our team and from trusted friends in the wine world.
As for the fun facts?
All true (we promise)… though possibly enhanced by the gentle glow of a good glass of wine.