Angelus 2013

St Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé A

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Tasting Notes

Bright reducrrant with hints of blackcurrants, lemon zest and mint. Sleek and crisp, but with good red-berry fruit. A line of herbal character runs right through this. Moderately dry mid-palate, but the finish is slightly drying, the tannins slightly edgy. Drink or hold

Score: 90

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 31 May 2022

Structured and dense, this wine revels in its tension and tight texture. While there are plenty of black fruits, the dry core of tannins and the rich, perfumed character show this wine's best quality. It is well balanced and ripe while guarding all the freshness of the vintage. Drink from 2022.

Score: 94

Wine Enthusiast, - Maturity: 2022+ 03 January 2016

A little more Merlot than usual (68%). Mainly old-vine Cabernet Franc. Crimson hue. Expressive dark fruit nose. Lighter bodied but harmonious. Long and structured all the same. (90+ Points)

Score: 90

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2020-2030 01 April 2014

62% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc. Rich, fruitcake aromas. Plush and powerful. Tannins are rounded on the palate, drinkable but not quite ready. Impressive concentration and purity without being forceful (17.5).

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2028 01 April 2014

The Grand Vin, which this year contains only the old vine Cabernet Franc (representing 38% of the blend) has a conservative bouquet, without the thrills and spills of the 2009 or 2010 and it seems rather straight-laced and linear. That is not necessarily a bad thing: this is nicely focused and controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, impressive tension and focus with a pleasing sense harmony towards the finish. Whilst it is not a flamboyant Angelus, this is a classy Saint Emilion for drinking over the next decade.

Score: 90 - 92

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014