Château Angélus 2022

Couleur sombre, noire et profonde. Nez intense, fruité, subtil et complexe. Ample à l'attaque, ample en milieu de bouche, particulièrement aromatique, avec de la classe dans le toucher, le vin évolue profond, juteux, complexe, tout en fondant. Il s'achève long sur une minutie de chair inconnue à cet âge dans ce cru.

The 2022 Angélus has turned out beautifully in bottle, reflecting the estate's shift toward a livelier, more integrated style. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries and mulberries mingled with rose petals and violets, it's full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a deep, enveloping core of succulent fruit, integrated tannins and a long, perfumed finish. It was bottled in the last week of July 2024. William Kelley (Note: 97+)

A vintage of precision and aromatic purity, this is one of the finest Angélus wines ever made. A blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, the nose is heady and complex, filled with dark chocolate, cherries, blackcurrants, violets, and rose. On the palate, it’s silky, scintillating, and fresh, with a crystalline clarity and balance that feels almost effortless. Chalky yet creamy tannins add depth, while flashes of heat and liquorice spice on the finish bring structure and length. Juicy, deep, and incredibly moreish, this dances across the palate with finesse and vibrancy. A wine of energy, persistence, and sheer sophistication. 100% new oak. Georgina Hindle.