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Angélus 2014 1800cl

1er Grand Cru Classé A | St. Emilion | Bordeaux | France
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95 Wine Spectator
This has a dense, muscular core of warm blackberry, black currant and fig paste flavors, shrouded under a cloak of tobacco and loam. Not shy on toast and balanced by a hefty ganache edge, this isn't heady at all, just a terrific expression of the muscular, loamy style. Best from 2026 through 2040. 8,335 cases made.
18 Rene Gabriel
50 % Merlot, 50 % Cabernet Franc. Extrem dunkles Purpur-Lila. Im Ansatz ist das Bouquet ziemlich wuchtig, man spürt die reifen, noch leicht floralen Cabernet's. Wobei die Mehrzahl eigentlich falsch ist, denn im Blend sind ja nur die Franc's. Der Cabernet Sauvignon (3 % Pflanzungsanteil) wurde in den Carillon deklassiert. Das Nasenbild ist nobel, schön ausgelegt und deutet eine versprechende Tiefe an. Im Gaumen verlangend, die Tannine weisen leicht sehnige Muskeln auf, die Aromatik ist hier mit Cassis und schwarzen Kirschen bestückt, das Finale zeigt feine Rauchnoten und Lakritze. Der Rohbau ist sehr gut. Jetzt braucht es das Fett der Barrique um, ihm die nötige Ummantelung zu garantieren. Preislich gibt es da leider immer mehr Alternativen. Und das ärgert mittlerweile auch die eingefleischtesten Angélus-Fans. 18/20 2024 – 2048
94 Robert Parker
Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2014 Angélus needs a fair bit of coaxing to begin to reveal very pretty aromas of lilacs, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and Black Forest cake plus nuances of graphite and menthol. The palate is delicately intense with soft spoken floral and earth notes complimenting the black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long with compelling restraint. Sporting a good amount of tertiary nuances, it can be enjoyed right now, but make sure to decant it a good 1.5 to two hours prior to drinking. <br/>
Producer
Château Angélus
Less than a kilometer from the memorable Saint-Émilion bell tower, Château Angélus sits on the south-facing hillside of the 26-hectare vineyard. The estate stands as a representation and continuation of eight generations of the Boüard de Laforest family. This has consistently been one of the most esteemed Saint-Émilion estates in the past 10 to 15 years, however, in the 1954 Classification while they were already awarded as a Grand Cru Classé, the property was upgraded to Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1996. Their wines have been pioneered to be richer and more concentrated, with accents of black currant and plum fruit. They are nonetheless, well-balanced, oaked wines to enjoy every day.