Tasting Notes
JancisRobinson.com – 16
Tasted blind. Mid, deep garnet. Light but well-balanced nose. Not the fruitiest, nor the most expressive. Red wine rather than a top St-Emilion? Dry finish that lasts a reasonable amount of time. (JR)
Anticipated maturity: 2018-2025
Robert Parker – 92
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.
Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024
Vinous – 88-91
(62% merlot and 38% cabernet franc): Opaque dark ruby. Complex aromas of blueberry, mocha, underbrush and aromatic herbs. Sweet, fleshy, clean flavors of dark berries and chocolate-covered plums are complicated by oaky and peppery nuances at the back. This is a successful Angelus for the year–one that is less extracted than some recent monsters and benefited in overall balance because of it.
