Chateau L’Evangile is one of the oldest properties in Pomerol. In fact, Chateau L’Evangile has a long history dating all the way back to 1741. Chateau L’Evangile was founded by the Leglise family who resided in Libourne. The first mention the Pomerol estate was under the name of Domaine de Fazilleau and later Le Domaine de L’Evangile ou de Fazilleau. In 1862, the estate was purchased by Jean Paul Chaperon, who was related to the well-known and powerful Ducasse family. It was Jean Paul Chaperon who decided to name the estate, Chateau L’Evangile, which we know it as today. Jean Paul Chaperon was also responsible for constructing the chateau in 1874 as well.