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99 Robert Parker
The deep garnet colored 2010 Angélus is an atomic bomb of powerful fruit scents from the moment the cork is pulled! Boysenberries, stewed plums, blackcurrant cordial and black raspberries all burst from the glass, followed up by nuances of tar, star anise, mocha and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of camphor. The big, rich, full-bodied palate is built like a brick house, featuring super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness to support the taut, muscular black fruits, finishing very long and savory. It's starting to enter its drinking window, but based on this tasting, I would recommend waiting another 3-5 years before broaching and then drinking it over the next 40+ years.
19 Rene Gabriel
Blutrot mit violettem Schimmer, sehr dicht in der Mitte. Königliches Cassisbouquet, schwarze Oliven, Fruchtblüten und ein Hauch Minze mischen da auch mit, im Untergrund tiefgründig mit Rauch, Teer und Black Currantnoten. Fleischiger Gaumen, füllig, reich an angerundeten Tanninen, wiederum Cassis, jetzt auch mit reifen Brombeeren vermischt. Normalerweise stellt man sich bei diesen Ansätzen auf einen unnahbaren Boliden ein. Dieser Angélus ist aber sehr direkt und ansprechend ohne dass sich dabei das Potential schmälert. Neue Richtung? Es ist also möglich, dass sich unbändige Kraft auch mit zarter Finesse vermischen kann. Das ergibt dann die Würde eines Premier Grand Crus. Immer noch B oder bald A? Das wird sich in Zukunft zeigen
97 Wine Spectator
Got patience? You'll need it to wait this brute out fully. A chunk of tar sits between you and the core of black currant, hoisin sauce and roasted Black Mission fig fruit flavors, while the back end is a road-paving machine laying down a smoldering tarry track of tobacco and freshly ground coffee. And there's an iron note too, as if this needed it. One of the most backward wines of the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2040. –JM
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Château Angélus
Less than a kilometer from the memorable Saint-Émilion bell tower, Château Angélus sits on the south-facing hillside of the 26-hectare vineyard. The estate stands as a representation and continuation of eight generations of the Boüard de Laforest family. This has consistently been one of the most esteemed Saint-Émilion estates in the past 10 to 15 years, however, in the 1954 Classification while they were already awarded as a Grand Cru Classé, the property was upgraded to Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1996. Their wines have been pioneered to be richer and more concentrated, with accents of black currant and plum fruit. They are nonetheless, well-balanced, oaked wines to enjoy every day.