2015 Château Angélus
Community Tasting Note
chatters wrote:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Chateau Angelus at Ivy (Ivy Bottle Shop, Sydney): And the step up from the Carillon is equally pronounced. Bold, rich, dense, plenty of polished oak lens sweet spice, plain chocolate, a little caramel, lush and plush black plums backed by a smidge raspberry, a touch of fresh herbs lens an almost tobacco leaf note, toast and, again, a little soy sauce. Juicy, fleshy, dense, broad, alcohol warmth is present but controlled, plums are slightly dominated by the oak, creamy, time required though this is balanced. A little freshening red berry; raspberry and strawberry on the finish is pleasant. Powerful. Nice.
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Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
4/20/2024 5:36:00 AM - I don’t usually like to drink young Bordeaux, but this vintage of Angelus is really nice already.
Comment posted by chatters:
4/21/2024 6:50:00 AM - Lovely to hear from you!
It's my first encounter with Angelus in this vintage...my favourite so far from an easily approachable perspective has been the Domaine de Chevalier though it's arguably almost Burgundian in style and weight - Grand Cru not village that is.
From recent vintages I find that 2016 is the one that is about of the box good to go based on my limited experience.
cheers, chatters
Comment posted by Decanting Queen:
4/22/2024 4:04:00 AM - Totally agree on the DdC. After tasting the ‘15 and ‘16 together years ago, I bought some ‘15. Have been nervous to try one since in case it had shut down. Can’t believe it could stay that accessible and that good. But I will have to be brave and try again soon.
Comment posted by chatters:
4/22/2024 5:30:00 AM - Good luck!