Second wine of Chateau Angelus
Merlot 75%
Cabernet Franc 25%
Barrel Aging 16 months French Oak (50% new)
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it strides confidently out of the glass with pure, polished black cherries, fresh blackberries and black raspberry scents with nuances of unsmoked cigars, hoisin, black truffles and wet stones plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great elegance and sophistication, with the lively red and black fruit flavors adeptly structured with soft, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note.
Robert Parker 93
Wine Enthusiast 93
Vinous 92