Château Angélus 2020

This is wonderfully refined and balanced with such pretty depth. Full-bodied and so polished and pure. Subtle at first, then it takes off and keeps coming. Sophisticated. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. 98-99/100

So much freshness in this bouquet which reveals fruity and floral notes. Fragrances of blackberries and blackcurrant followed by chalky nuances. On the palate the wine is dense and has tight tannins. He has race, depth, power and a lot of sparkle. What freshness, density, relevance and precision. An elegant wine, full of character with a fruity and persistent finish. 2027-2050. 97-98/100

Dark, intense, black color with purple reflections. Very aromatic, fine, fruity, pure, subtle, floral nose, with a nuance of spices and black fruits. Soft on the palate, ultra caressing throughout the tasting, with class in the touch, the wine melts, stretches, both elongated and resistant. It finishes tasty and noble, with a nice length and fine grain, with a return of flowers and spices in the mouth. Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc. Yield: 40 hl/ha.

Supple damson fruits, I love the aromatics on this and the striking fruits. Silky in texture, balanced and elegant, there are big tannins that slowly but surely creep up on you through the palate. This is a sleek, poised, and confidently-constructed Angélus, with depth to the olive, chocolate, cassis body and a crushed mint leaf kiss on the finish. As often with this vintage it is not an exuberant hug, it is more about discreet power and gorgeous stealing-up of flavors and textures giving depth and subtle power. 3.62pH, aged in large sized oak cass and oak barrels. A yield of 37hl/ha. Drinking Window 2028 - 2048.