Château Angélus is one of the great historic estates of Saint-Émilion, rooted on the sun-drenched south-facing slopes at the foot of the medieval town, where Merlot and Cabernet Franc have been cultivated for generations by the de Boüard family. Long admired for combining tradition with quiet innovation, the château has built its reputation on wines that unite richness, precision and a strong sense of terroir.
The 2009 Château Angélus is a generous, seductive expression of the vintage, opening with intense aromas of black cherry, ripe plum and cassis, followed by hints of dark chocolate, espresso, liquorice and sweet spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and velvety, with plush fruit, finely polished tannins and a fresh underlying structure that keeps the wine focused and energetic, leading to a long, luxurious finish marked by cocoa and savoury mineral notes.
★★★★★★★★☆
Rating: 8 out of 9 stars
Sommelier diary #73
