Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Earlier I wrote about the 06 vintage, saying it was just good to very good depending on producer and terroir. Angelus is a producer that delivered in the very good range with their 2006.

The nose is subtle with just being poured from a freshly opened bottle. Yet, ripe & lush; black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, black cherries, anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate tones, dark rich earth, some nicely layered, soft baking spices, hues of sage, dark, withering dark flowers.

The palate is lush with M powdery tannins. Ripe & lush; core of black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, black cherries, black cherries with over tones of blueberries & strawberries. Anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate notes, understated caramel, some nicely layered, soft baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, really soft dark spices, mocha powder, hues of sage, dark rich earth dark, dry top soil, just moist clay, sandalwood, fresh tobacco, used leather, light graphite, withering dark flowers & red roses, framed in violets & light lavender, excellent acidity, nice soft tension/struture, well balanced-knitted, perfect elegance and finishes over two-minutes falling on fruits and soft earthiness.

This is still ascending and has 15 plus yrs of good drinking ahead but it is in a good spot today.

It is a solid 94+. The plus with another 3-5 yrs.

Paired with Lamb Salounah Gulf-Style Braised Lamb with Vegetables, served with Butter Rice.

Blind this would fool a number of people off the Right Bank.

@Ek225 — 11 days ago

setver

9.0

Odlicno vino, pio u Angelus 2023 — 2 years ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Saint Angelus’ “other” wine. Killer nose. A bit bitter from heavy barrel tannin. — 5 years ago

Jan A

9.2

Very different from the Tempo D'Angelus. This giving a lot less ripe, more lean style. Also a good glass of wine given the price but preferred the Angelus style this weekend. — 9 months ago

Eric Halim

8.9

Third wine from Angelus, wine is pale red with some purple. I think its because of merlot aging. On nose its plums, figs, oak with stronfg smokiness, tropical. On palate its so smooth, medium acidity, juicy, succulent, on intensity i think this wine already passed its peak. Should drink it like 3 years earlier. Still a good wine but if you want to try it, do it with younger wine. Cheers! — a year ago

John Van Trijp

9.3

This is the new WHITE wine of Angelus — 2 years ago

Eric Vishria

9.5

Fantastic. Side by side with 00 Angelus. Angelus showed well but Cheval Blanc is where it is at! — 4 years ago

Jan A

9.2

So I drank two bottles of bdx side by side this weekend. This, fourth (!) wine of '20 Angelus and Les Cruzelles '18 from the Durantou family. Both a Pomerol blend of merlot and cabernet franc. I liked this the most and I give this a 92 for sheer pleasure and unbeatable qpr. The cab franc gives this just the right amount of of medicinal herbs to keep things moving on the palate. A serious, balanced and complete big(ger) wine that is drinking well already at three years after bottling. Bought a sixpack at around 20€ a bottle. Will stack this if this comes along from a decent future vintage. — 9 months ago

David Shaw

8.9

Another variety new to me, Grechetto. Pale golden yellow. Stone fruit and white floral aromas, vaguely peach and pear flavors with a mineral and moderate skin tannin finish. Ok acid, fruity, easy to drink. Not obviously a food wine though it’s tasty enough. Long pear aftertaste — a year ago

Evandro Pereira

9.1

Served side by side with Angelus 1988, which ended up highlighting Redigaffi’s over the top alcohol and sweetness. Not a bad wine, but I don’t understand why anyone would rate this 100 pts. — 3 years ago