Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

9.4108 ratings
9.438 pro ratings
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

Wow. Absolutely stunning tonight. So generous and giving after hardly any aeration, 2000 Angelus wafts from the glass and the decanter with explosive aromatics of blackberry jam, creme de cassis, cigar box and damp earth. It has the most perfect balance of deep fruit intensity and tertiary character, and the palate shows an incredible combination of finesse, density and lift, with a regal mouthfeel and melting tannins. Just stays with you forever. A masterful seesaw between power and elegance. For my tastes, this is in the perfect spot. Fabulous.

Wow. Absolutely stunning tonight. So generous and giving after hardly any aeration, 2000 Angelus wafts from the glass and the decanter with explosive aromatics of blackberry jam, creme de cassis, cigar box and damp earth. It has the most perfect balance of deep fruit intensity and tertiary character, and the palate shows an incredible combination of finesse, density and lift, with a regal mouthfeel and melting tannins. Just stays with you forever. A masterful seesaw between power and elegance. For my tastes, this is in the perfect spot. Fabulous.

Feb 4th, 2023
LM Segal

Like it was bottled last week at age 22 this will far outlast me. Initially compact and focussed, it ultimately spread out with layers of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted espresso bean and a range of red berry. Just gorgeous and far from its apex.

Like it was bottled last week at age 22 this will far outlast me. Initially compact and focussed, it ultimately spread out with layers of sweet pipe tobacco, roasted espresso bean and a range of red berry. Just gorgeous and far from its apex.

Oct 22nd, 2022
David L

Better then the 89. Enough said.

Better then the 89. Enough said.

May 29th, 2022
Mike R
9.3

A baby at 22 years or age

A baby at 22 years or age

Apr 4th, 2022
Sara Beer

Just glorious! Birthday wine.

Just glorious! Birthday wine.

Feb 27th, 2018
Ron R
9.7

Look, most of the crew came to play, as you can see. They brought the Napa cults in spades. We wanted to spoil the U.S. party, so we dropped this into the mix.
It was a change of lanes, but the Angelus was on cruise control. Different genre in relation to the Napa penis extensions, but it held its own. I suppose, as a European, I would characterize this as an intellectual wine. Donald Trump may not appreciate this... 😊

Look, most of the crew came to play, as you can see. They brought the Napa cults in spades. We wanted to spoil the U.S. party, so we dropped this into the mix.
It was a change of lanes, but the Angelus was on cruise control. Different genre in relation to the Napa penis extensions, but it held its own. I suppose, as a European, I would characterize this as an intellectual wine. Donald Trump may not appreciate this... 😊

1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2016
Bill Bender

Profound depth and lengthy smooth finish. Still young.

Profound depth and lengthy smooth finish. Still young.

May 28th, 2017
Mike R
9.7

Off the hook and smiling until it hurt

Off the hook and smiling until it hurt

Apr 30th, 2017
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Tasty but absolutely young. Showing some tasty fruit and a touch of tertiary elements but needs a lot more time to resolve.

Tasty but absolutely young. Showing some tasty fruit and a touch of tertiary elements but needs a lot more time to resolve.

Mar 10th, 2017