The grand wine from Château L’Evangile was described in an old edition of the “Grands wines de Bordeaux” (published by Dussaut) as “… full, elegant wine, redolent with incomparable bouquet and finesse”.

In 1990, the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) acquired L’Evangile from the Ducasse family, who wanted the estate to continue to prosper. The influence from the Domaines Barons de Rothschild was soon felt, first in a more refined selection of the wine, then with the creation of the Blason de l’Evangile as a second wine. Efforts were also concentrated on the health of the vines, and a restoration and partial renewal plan got underway in 1998. The vat rooms and cellars were totally rebuilt in 2004, completing the final step in the estate’s new configuration.

1995 to 2005 was a splendid decade of outstanding vintages, true tribute to the hard work undertaken. The 1995, 1996, 2000 and an overwhelming 2005 are particularly noteworthy.