Château Angélus 2011

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

A great success for proprietor Hubert de Bouard, the 2011 Angelus came in at 14.5% natural alcohol (keep in mind that this is supposedly a challenging vintage – and it was), and 75% of the production made it into the top label. The remainder was declassified into a second label or was sold off in bulk. Yields were a low 30 hectoliters per hectare, and the final blend was 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. The color is a typical dense blue/purple, and the nose offers up wonderful notes of black raspberries, blueberries, flowers, vanillin and spice box. With authority, velvety tannin, good extract and glycerin, this rich, pure, beautifully textured St.-Emilion should drink well for 20+ years.

James Suckling

Intense nose of redcurrant and bramble jelly. Gains a lot of herbal and earthy complexity with some aeration. Very satisfying balance of full, powdery tannins and restrained richness. Quite sweet entry, but this turns decisively dry at the long, straight and elegant finish. Hint of warmth from alcohol, but this is part of the style. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting.

Tim Atkin

Luca Gardini

VertdeVin

(60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc) The nose is fresh, elegant and velvety. It reveals notes of red fruit and blackberry combined with notes of violet, blueberry and a touch of spices as well as a touch of anise / licorice. The palate is fruity, fleshy, elegant, complex and very fresh. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of red fruits, boysenberry, licorice and spices associated with slight notes of blueberry, toasted oaky notes and a discreet / fine note of caramel. Tannins are fine, elegant and relatively tight. Good length.

Falstaff