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9.7

The 2019 Angélus was bottled in September 2021, later than many other wines of this vintage. This is very precise on the nose, offering blackberry, dried iris petals, a little graphite and a touch of oyster shell, and the marine influence is more noticeable than before. The palate is beautifully balanced, the 40% Cabernet Franc very expressive and squarely in the driving seat. It lends this wine ample freshness and, as mentioned before, makes it stylistically quite akin to Château Figeac. Displaying fine structure toward the finish, this Angélus is full of tension thanks to a pH of 3.60 (previously, it was around pH 3.85, according to Hubert de Boüard) and comes with a very sustained finish. Seriously impressive, though it will require patience. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
— 3 years ago

Jack Badavas

9.0

Hiyu for Biden+Harris celebration with Alex, Melody, and Dave! — 4 years ago

Kyle B

9.5

Melon nose, citrus hops! — 5 years ago

Henry

9.1

Most liked by Sunny, Iris, Polly — 6 years ago

Simone Pepino

9.2

Colore tendente al granata , profumo intenso floreale violetta e iris sapore persistente con la giusta spezia — 6 years ago

Rob Krapf

8.9

Fruity pinot rose. Very tasty. — 7 years ago

Andrew Burnham

9.4

Bottled 05 — 8 years ago

Pooneet K

9.4

Really singing tonight - better than the 2006. Bubbles are definitely slightly pronounced at first but this has real depth and beauty to it. — 3 years ago

Evandro Pereira

9.0

Bem fresco, falta um pouco mais de fruta — 4 years ago

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9.6

The 2016 Belair-Monangé displays almost clinical precision on a nose of mineral-rich black cherry and raspberry fruit, plus hints of wilted violets and iris. The medium-bodied palate delivers firm grip on the entry. This is a clean, precise, correct Saint-Émilion with plenty of tension and poise toward the persistent finish. Very classy and noble. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2020)
— 5 years ago

Kristen Grimes

10

Wet earth and mushrooms, a hint of ripe black plums on the nose. Light and smooth body with zing of acid the end that turns into light but lingering tannins. Tart black cherries and a rich earthiness. Yum! From Oregon Class, definitely need to seek out Willamette Valley pinots! — 6 years ago

JFP

8.9

Worthy of a second but — 6 years ago

Thomas Brenner

9.1

Mj: if the song Iris by the goo goo dolls were a wine, it'd be this — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Strega is an interesting Italian liqueur...better described below. I only sporadically enjoy it, but it's fun and tasty at each sip.

"Strega is an herbal, saffron-infused liqueur deeply tied to the secret world of witchcraft. Witches are said to convene in Benevento to perform rituals and honor Il Noce, the sacred walnut tree. (The lower part of the logo shows witches dancing with demons around Il Noce.) According to legend, Giuseppe Alberti, son of a grocer, saved a witch from falling out of a tree in the woods. In gratitude, she gave him the recipe for an elixir, which the Alberti family began selling in 1860, perhaps as a curative or restorative.

The liqueur's proprietary recipe is a mix of 70 herbs and spices which include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, fennel, and saffron. Saffron is the key to Strega's signature yellow color and it shares the spotlight with mint and juniper as the most pronounced flavors within the herbal mixture." — 7 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep pink color. Aromas of watermelon jolly rancher, pomegranate and rose petals. Crisp, bright red fruit, mineral finish. Great rose. — 4 years ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.0

Crunchy Croze « on the fruit ». Open nose, soft and fresh mouth with a nice volume typical of fairly natural wines. Beautiful, soft shades support the primary explosive notes of black, purple, iris, peppery and smoked fruits. Immediate pleasure, very greedy. Very nice wine to share as early as the aperitif.

Croze croquant sur le fruit. Nez ouvert, bouche souple et fraîche avec un beau volume typique des vins assez natures. De belles nuances réglissées, soutiennent les notes explosives primaires de fruits noirs, violette, iris, poivrées et fumées. Plaisir immédiat, très gourmand. Vin très sympa à partager dès l’apéro. — 4 years ago

Russ W

9.1

Right amount of floral quality/citrus balance. — 5 years ago

with Krystal

GEORGE SKIPPER

8.9

Big flavor for a Pinot. — 6 years ago

with Cheryl and Laura

Christian Moses

9.3

Hi, You! 😻 — 7 years ago

with Adam

Matt

9.0

Crushed black cherry, overripe black plum, beef blood, smoke, roasted herbs, turned gravel, warm stones, iris. Pure, mineral, juicy attack, long herbal/mineral presence on the finish. Charmingly rustic tannin, raw, almost N. Rhône-like, with a sweeter profile. — 7 years ago