Jason Gelman

9.4

might be my favorite wine of the entire trip. right bank finesse and elegance, a ton going on here on the palate. enjoyed two glasses over several hours and a pleasure to watch this wine unfold. gorgeous.

recently promoted to grand cruse clase A — 16 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2003 vintage. Just enuff acidity to lord over the proceedings. Initially, “cheesy.” That dissipates somewhat and gets very harmonious very quickly. Cleans up a bit on the finish. Should be able to glide hither and yon for another 5-7 years at this level. 1.10.24. — 10 months ago

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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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Blend of 60% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep Ruby red color with aromas of dark black fruit, and a slight herb nose. On the palate flavors of blackberry, currant and raspberry, with tobacco and herbs. Fine grainy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and a touch of earthy mineral notes. — a month ago

Tom Kohli

8.9

Excellent Bordeaux! Drinks without decanting but also excellent 2 days later! Would buy again. Cornerstone pasta dinner. — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

1985 vintage. A nice surprise and another testimony to the ageing potential of the great 1985 vintage. Still a solid colour at 37 years old. Smoke and cedar wood, good concentration of dried fruits and spices. There is complexity and length, well worth seeking out if you like older wines. — 2 years ago

Mike Lev

9.2

Deep red fruit, cassis, slightly dusty. Explodes at first, then recedes with time. Wow. — 5 months ago

James Brenner

9.2

Later sold to Cheval Blanc 1998 — 6 months ago

with Lauren

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2015 vintage. Last tasted November 2021. FFN (fantastic effing nose). Still dry as hell. Still gigantic blueberries in the nose and flavors. Yes, the toffee and the (black) coffee hither and yon. A year and a half makes a difference as this drinks a tad more unified now. Looking for best drinking result? Dü it after 2028 till 2035. 4.10.23. — 2 years ago

Jeremy.Buss

8.9

Light to medium red color, hints of cherry, black licorice, slight strawberry. Medium tannins and finish. — 3 years ago