2018 Chateau Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x750ml

Vinous 97

The 2018 Angelus is striking. Cabernet Franc aromatics make a strong first impression. Vibrant and delineated, the 2018 is incredibly refined in every way. The move towards a bit less extraction really seems to let the purity of the fruit come through. The same is true of a reduction of oak. All the elements come together so effortlessly. The 2018 has all the richness readers expect of Angelus, with much more finesse and more overall vibrancy, a combination that works so well. [Antonio Galloni, 29/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2028-2043

Robert Parker 97

The 2018 Angelus is blended of 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, aged mainly in oak barriques, 100% new, plus two new foudres. Deep garnet-purple in color, it struts flamboyantly out of the glass with stylish scents of black raspberries, boysenberries and Black Forest cake, plus nuances of rose oil, forest floor, dusty soil and cinnamon toast with a hint of cedar chest. The medium to full-bodied palate is carrying a little new oak at this youthful stage, framing the generous red and black fruits along with ripe, plush grape-skin tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and spicy. Give it 5-6 years in cellar for everything to marry, then drink it over the next 20+ years. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 24/03/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2046