See my previous note, very pleasant and a great wine to drink, but not much evolution since last time and still lacking complexity. A somewhat unidimensional behemoth.
For myself, this up there with the 1990 as the best pre millennial Angélus. I love the right bank wines from 1998, and this lives up to expectations, and the only barrier to matching the Cheval Blanc and Trotanoy, is a lightness on the finish. The nose alone merits a perfect rating, and the depth and complexity on the palate are exceptional. Whether age resolves the issues on the finish is to be seen. With a good finish, this would merit another couple of points. 96+
Again en magnum; I'm just as enthusiastic as I was in 2019, though the profile has shifted somewhat in favor of showing off the Merlot elements much more prominently. Wonderful energy, naturally ripe boysenberry and plum, ganache, a hint of truffle - brimming with life, full of energy. Fine, natural sweetness in the mouth and a lingering finish.
Fantastic bottle. Ready but with plenty of life left. Fruit is there, freshness is there. Needed a bit of air (would give it 1hr decant) before fully opening up all cylinders. Beautiful right bank.
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(Château Angélus) Lovely, deep garnet red color; subtle leather nose initially, that really opened up after 45 minutes in the glass; lovely entry, with cranberry, cassis and well integrated tannins; medium-plus finish (also tried from a 2nd bottle that was slightly corked)
(Château Angélus) Rich blackberry nose; elegant tart blackberry, black fruit palate, with supple tannins, but rather closed now; medium-plus finish (55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc)
5/3/2024 - thomasito2001 Likes this wine: 94 Points
See my previous note, very pleasant and a great wine to drink, but not much evolution since last time and still lacking complexity. A somewhat unidimensional behemoth.
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4/23/2024 - djhammond Likes this wine: 96 Points
For myself, this up there with the 1990 as the best pre millennial Angélus. I love the right bank wines from 1998, and this lives up to expectations, and the only barrier to matching the Cheval Blanc and Trotanoy, is a lightness on the finish. The nose alone merits a perfect rating, and the depth and complexity on the palate are exceptional. Whether age resolves the issues on the finish is to be seen. With a good finish, this would merit another couple of points. 96+
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3/30/2024 - Vicchangus wrote: 96 Points
Drinking beautifully. Well developed tertiary notes, very fine.
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3/30/2024 - englishman's claret wrote: 96 Points
Again en magnum; I'm just as enthusiastic as I was in 2019, though the profile has shifted somewhat in favor of showing off the Merlot elements much more prominently. Wonderful energy, naturally ripe boysenberry and plum, ganache, a hint of truffle - brimming with life, full of energy. Fine, natural sweetness in the mouth and a lingering finish.
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3/17/2024 - CHarder Likes this wine: 97 Points
Fantastic bottle. Ready but with plenty of life left. Fruit is there, freshness is there. Needed a bit of air (would give it 1hr decant) before fully opening up all cylinders. Beautiful right bank.
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