Château Angélus

1. James Suckling

   19 feb. 2025

   99

   James Suckling

   This is a powerful Angelus, showing incredible depth and intensity as well as tannins that are totally melted into the wine, giving incredible energy for such a young bottle. It makes me think of the great reds of the 1940s or 1950s but with modern precision. Full-bodied but agile, this has endless length, the blackberries and crushed stones, light herbs and dark chocolate showing throughout. Such balance. Al dente. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. So attractive now but will age forever.

2. Decanter

   19 feb. 2025

   97

   Decanter

   An excellently constructed and impressive Angélus in 2022 with power, focus and detail. Aromatically expressive; a burst of black and blue fruits on the nose, gorgeous floral scents, liquorice, graphite, damson, juniper berries, dark chocolate, vanilla and cinnamon. Straight and sleek, almost sharp red and blue berries marry with a slate minerality edging the tannins that makes the texture quite firm and mouthcoating but so precise with a playful juiciness on the mid palate and overall appealing coolness. Lovely clarity and layering of flavour, some strictness coming from the Cabernet Franc at this point, but there’s such class, finesse and precision on show. One for the long haul and will reward cellaring. Unlike in 2020 which took three days to harvest Merlot, 2022 took them two weeks, finishing with Cabernet Franc at the beginning of October. No press wine in the grand vin.

3. Alexandre Ma

   19 feb. 2025

   98-99

   Alexandre Ma

   Château Angélus 2022 has left me astounded, with its exquisite expression reminiscent of an Elie Saab haute couture masterpiece. Layers of floral and fruity aromas gracefully envelop the delicate body, evoking an otherworldly enchantment. The Foudre (five were used for the 2022 vintage) and gentle extraction grant it a Pinot Noir-like refinement, while the 40% Cabernet Franc radiates a confident elegance. Concealed within its seemingly light body lie silky strands of aroma, and I find myself wholly immersed in a world of waxberries, cherries, and exotic spices, utterly captivated. As the AMA says, the sound of the Angélus is the only remedy for sorrow.

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