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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes
Score 99-100/100 · James Suckling

This shows the purity of Angelus. I have never tasted a wine from here with such incredible clarity. Full body, full fruit and full beauty. Super silky tannins. A joy to taste. Makes you want to drink it. 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc. Mar 2016, JamesSuckling.com

Critic Scores

Critic scores
97
97/100

Average Score

100
99-100/100

James Suckling

96
96/100

Tim Atkin MW

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96 points
Tim Atkin MW
Score 96/100 · Tim Atkin MW

Higher in alcohol than the 2014, but much more refined, this is a wine that’s made to last, showing plenty of oak and abundant fruit flavours supported by acidity and filigree tannins. Complex, spicy and aromatic, with lovely barrel integration and a poised, full-bodied finish. One of the best Angélus of recent years. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2022-2035

95 points
Decanter
Score 95/100 · Decanter

Classic style but added precision this year. 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 29% Merlot. Fragrant floral and dark fruit notes. Lovely depth of fruit on the palate. Ripe, enrobed tannins provide a velvety texture as well as persistence and length. Overall freshness and harmony. The 100% new oak is completely integrated. Apr 2016, James Lawther MW, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2025-2045

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Jancis Robinson MW

62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc. First year Stéphanie de Boüard was in charge with father Hubert at her side. Extremely dark purplish crimson. Light nose but masses of sweet concentration on the palate. Nothing exaggerated. Just rather drying tannins on the end at the moment. Like Carillon d'Angélus, it has a slight bitterness on the finish but has clearly been made with no shortage of ambition. For the long term. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2027-2040

About the producer

Château Angélus - producer
Angelus

Ch. Angélus is one of Saint-Emilion's finest properties. Ch. Angélus is one of the few Saint-Emilion properties today that has remained under family ownership since its inception over 237 years ago.

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