Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Earlier I wrote about the 06 vintage, saying it was just good to very good depending on producer and terroir. Angelus is a producer that delivered in the very good range with their 2006.

The nose is subtle with just being poured from a freshly opened bottle. Yet, ripe & lush; black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, black cherries, anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate tones, dark rich earth, some nicely layered, soft baking spices, hues of sage, dark, withering dark flowers.

The palate is lush with M powdery tannins. Ripe & lush; core of black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, black cherries, black cherries with over tones of blueberries & strawberries. Anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate notes, understated caramel, some nicely layered, soft baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, really soft dark spices, mocha powder, hues of sage, dark rich earth dark, dry top soil, just moist clay, sandalwood, fresh tobacco, used leather, light graphite, withering dark flowers & red roses, framed in violets & light lavender, excellent acidity, nice soft tension/struture, well balanced-knitted, perfect elegance and finishes over two-minutes falling on fruits and soft earthiness.

This is still ascending and has 15 plus yrs of good drinking ahead but it is in a good spot today.

It is a solid 94+. The plus with another 3-5 yrs.

Paired with Lamb Salounah Gulf-Style Braised Lamb with Vegetables, served with Butter Rice.

Blind this would fool a number of people off the Right Bank.

@Ek225 — a day ago

Rolf Bigler

8.9

Preis: CHF 78.- — 4 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.4

93-94

93-94
Naso molto profumato e delicato.
Molte Leggere sfumature ma poco definite, comunque intrigante.
È un vino tutto sull’eleganza, teso e femminile.
In bocca molto esile - forse troppo - per gli standard di qui, ma il risultato è un vino molto complesso che ha tenuto fede all’annata senza forzature. — 6 months ago

Jelle Lars Heijmans

9.4

@delactable blanc — 9 months ago

Rolf Bigler

8.9

Preis: CHF 52.- — 4 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2019 Sémillon by Hubert de Boüard (Angélus). Very attractive, round and ripe, with impeccable balance and harmonious oak handling. — 4 years ago

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.0

89-90
This will probably gain somewhat weight and complexity with some age. — 6 months ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.3

@delectable: this is the blanc — 9 months ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.5

Fig, black currant, blackberry flavors with some tobacco and espresso notes with a mineral backing. — 3 years ago

with Marilea

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

2015 vintage. Co-owned by Hubert de Boüard (Angélus) and Dominique Hebrard (ex-Cheval Blanc). 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Attractive nose with truffle, red fruit and spices. Fresh and elegant, with perfectly integrated oak, a nice ripe tannic bite and good walnutty length. Terrific value at 12 euros. "Les Cerisiers" is a 5 hectares parcel that produces finer wines than the regular bottling. — 4 years ago