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 — 18 hours ago

FEFI D.

9.3

@Simon Czamanski S. @DAD Wine Lover — 23 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Excellent richness and viability of frontal palate fruit along with consistency of experience throughout. Tannins throughout but they don't dominate the conversation like the blowhard at the high school reunion. No dropped coverage or passes. Phenomenal (relatively) cheap chicken BDX at $25.10 a bottle resto cost. Picked up a case but, if I had more storage room, woulda picked up 5 cases. If I ran a retail store, woulda picked up 10 cases and pushed it hard for someone curious about but had never had BDX. 10.8.25. — 15 days ago

Ericsson

9.2

It is said Cesar drank wine from vines at this place ~400 AD. — 21 days ago

Ted Holland

9.1

Very nice right bank creation!! Fresh floral nose is very delicate with hints of violets and strawberry flowers! This wine is about finesse and a balanced palate! Delicious, fine tannins, drink now and enjoy!!! — 20 days ago

John Van Trijp

10

Vandermeulen. Perfect bottle! — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.6

2016 vintage. Still a powerful wine, but much more finesse compared to the highly extracted wines from the nineties. — 10 days ago

GaryWEdwards

9.6

Opulence in a glass and, though beautiful, still an infant at 15 years. Big berries and smokiness! — 18 hours ago

Brandon W

9.0

Deep, savory notes on the nose and palette. Tobacco, wood, and spices. Subtle to medium tannin; nicely balanced. Slight dark fruit flavor. — 17 days ago

Rick Phillips

9.4

Just keeps getting better. Decanted for 2 hours. Deep Ruby with bold flavors of Cherry, spice but still smooth. Lingering fruit with a hint of plum. — a month ago

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