This southeast Pomerol property occupies a very strategic position. It is bordered to the north by Chateau Petrus and separated from Cheval Blanc in Saint Emilion to the south by nothing more than a secondary road. It features several different parcels with varying soil types: some on clay soils near Petrus, others on deep sand and gravel soils neighboring Cheval Blanc, and the remainder close to Gazin on gravel soils with higher silt and sand content.

As one of the oldest properties in Pomerol, potentially dating back to 1687, and possessing one of the most admirable terroirs, L’Evangile has long been considered one of the region's finest. In the 1900s, it was widely regarded as the third-best wine in all of Pomerol. However, due to a lack of investment over time, maintaining consistent quality became a challenge.

The Rothschild family strove to improve the estate when they purchased the remaining shares and took full control in 1999. Significant investments were made in the vineyards, winemaking facilities, and even the chateau itself. The family brought in a manager from Chateau Lafite and replaced the incumbent in 2001. The existing cellars and vat room were renovated and completed in 2004.

In the vineyard, all vines were replanted and managed using organic farming methods, with biodynamic experiments and a reorganization to encourage biodiversity. These efforts made L’Evangile the first of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite estates to adopt such practices, establishing it as a leader in the Pomerol appellation.

Management at L’Evangile is now more precise, with the new vat room enabling meticulous processes through to the finished wine. Vinification remains traditional, with malolactic fermentation taking place in barrels. The wines mature for approximately 18 months in 75-100% new oak, with 60% of the barrels supplied by the Rothschild’s cooperage in Pauillac.

While the pre-Rothschild era produced some exceptional vintages, such as 1966, 1975, 1982, 1985, 1989, and 1990, Robert Parker's 100-point rating for the 2009 vintages has crowned the Rothschilds' work with success. The wines are more compelling, offering a complex balance between the powerful aromatic intensity of clay soil and the delicacy of gravel soil. Give these elegant wines some time, and they will reveal their true character!