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Angelus 2009
HED89557
75 cl
14.5%
£460.00
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Angélus 2009 is a full-bodied, Merlot-based red wine from the St-Emilion appellation of Bordeaux. Angelus is considered by many to be one of the finest estates in St Emilion & is accordingly ranked in the highest category - Premier Grand Cru Classe (A). The estate has been owned by the Bouard de Laforest family since 1909 & is currently managed by Hubert de Bouard with the famous Michel Rolland acting as consultant oenologist. On the 2009. "Along with the 2005, the 2009 is the greatest Angelus I`ve tasted and is a perfect wine in every way. Based on 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc raised in (I believe) 100% new oak, its still youthful ruby/purple colour is followed by an incredible perfume of crème de cassis and blueberry fruits as well as notes of white chocolate, Asian spices, flowery incense, and a hint of white truffle. Full-bodied and powerful, it still stays weightless and elegant on the palate, and as all truly great wines do, it offers an amazing amount of both hedonistic and intellectual pleasure. It has a wealth of tannins, incredible depth of fruit, and a finish that won`t quit. Drink this magical, heavenly 2009 any time over the coming 20-30 years or more." 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck, 2020
100 Jane Anson
A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Angelus is deep garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It swans out of the glass with gregarious notions of Indian spices, kirsch, blackberry pie, and plum preserves, leading to wafts of candied violets, licorice, and clove oil. The full-bodied palate is so, so plush, jam-packed with multi-layered black fruits, finishing very long and beautifully fragrant.Lisa Perrotti-Brown7th February 2024
99 Robert Parker
Blended of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2009 Angélus sings of blackberry preserves, warm black cherries, stewed plums and dried herbs with hints of Chinese five spice, fragrant earth, truffles and new leather. Full, rich, spicy and decadent in the mouth, it has a plush, velvety texture and well-knit freshness, finishing very long with tons of spicy layers. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
18 Jancis Robinson
Very dark crimson. Rather animal on the nose. Thick and sweet but with generosity. Broad and jewelly. Shame we were not allowed to taste it blind with the other grands crus classées. Awfully sweet and concentrated, not relaxed, lots of dryness on the finish, revitalising. Hint of cocoa. (JR)
Vinous
The 2009 Angélus was tasted from two bottles, the first showing some aldehydes on the nose and rejected. The second bottle is better although there are traces of oxidation that become more pronounced with aeration. I will defer judgement based on both bottles since the previous week the wine showed better. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 2009 Bordeaux tasting. Neal Martin1st March 2019
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This prestigious Saint-Émilion estate produces superb Right Bank Bordeaux and has been in the de Boüard family since 1782. Spanning 39ha, the Château Angélus estate is planted to 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, and full conversion to completely organic farming began in 2018.
The estate's vines are positioned with perfect southern exposure on a sloping vineyard where the soils on lower potion are sandier and the upper portion richer in limestone and clay - perfect for both Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Along with the Grand Vin, a second wine, Le Carillon d’Angélus, as well as a third wine, No 3 d’ Angélus, are also made.