Château Angélus 2013

Jeb Dunnuck

A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc aging 50% (Cabernet Franc) in foudre and the rest in new oak, the 2024 Château Angélus has a deeper ruby hue as well as a beautiful nose of black raspberries, cassis, graphite, crushed stone, and flowers. It's wonderfully pure, has medium-bodied richness, a focused yet incredibly elegant mouthfeel, and ultra-fine tannins. It's a beautiful, classy Angélus that might surprise with its longevity.

James Suckling

Bright redcurrants with hints of blackcurrants, lemon zest and mint. Sleek and crisp, but with good red-berry fruit. A line of herbal character runs right through this. Moderately dry mid-palate, but the finish is slightly drying, the tannins slightly edgy.

La Revue du Vin de France

Andreas Larsson - Tasted

Wine Enthusiast

Vinum Wine Magazine

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

On the other hand, the opaque purple-colored 2013 Angelus, a brilliant blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc harvested between September 9 and October 3 (only 60% of the production was utilized), possesses good acidity as well as pure blueberry, mulberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, Christmas fruitcake, underbrush and forest floor. With medium body and more texture than is found in most 2013s, it should drink well for 8-10 years. This vineyard is meticulously manicured and the wine is brilliantly made by Hubert de Bouard.