{"title":"Saturday 9\/19 Chateau Angelus Masterclass: 2x 100pt Cult St-Emilion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe complete Chateau Angelus hierarchy poured at our private Saturday 9\/19 masterclass with the chateau's Victoire Touton: four vintages of the Grand Vin (2011, 2014, 2016, 2022 — including both 100-point legends), Le Carillon d'Angelus, and Tempo d'Angelus.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angelusstemilion14-w","title":"Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion 2014 (Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France) - [WE 97] [DM 96] [WS 95] [WA 94+] [JD 94] [JS 94] [TWI 93+] [VM 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Effectively half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is a tremendous wine. With very fine tannins, spice from a touch of wood and swathes of ripe fruits give this wine its concentration and its huge potential. The wine has weight and a dark, dense structure that will allow it to age for many years. Drink from 2027.\" - Roger Voss (Apr 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An Indian summer vintage (as well as the 30th harvest for Hubert de Boüard), this wine is young and closed right now. There's austerity on the attack but the ageing potential is clear in every ripple. Given time in the glass, the spiced cinnamon and toasted cherry-pit notes become more evident, along with intense but fresh blackberry and damson fruits, and the balanced generosity that's such a signature of the property.\" - Jane Anson (Nov 2018)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Wine Spectator:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This has a dense, muscular core of warm blackberry, black currant and fig paste flavors, shrouded under a cloak of tobacco and loam. Not shy on toast and balanced by a hefty ganache edge, this isn't heady at all, just a terrific expression of the muscular, loamy style. Best from 2026 through 2040. 8,335 cases made.\" - JM (Mar 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Medium to deep garnet in color, the 2014 Angélus needs a fair bit of coaxing to begin to reveal very pretty aromas of lilacs, kirsch, redcurrant jelly and Black Forest cake plus nuances of graphite and menthol. The palate is delicately intense with soft spoken floral and earth notes complimenting the black fruits, supported by ripe, rounded tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing long with compelling restraint. Sporting a good amount of tertiary nuances, it can be enjoyed right now, but make sure to decant it a good 1.5 to two hours prior to drinking.\" - LPB (Oct 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Still youthful ruby-hued, the 2014 Château Angelus is showing beautifully today and brings more richness, depth, and pleasure than most wines in the vintage. Classic Angelus aromatics of red and black fruits, spring flowers, graphite, and cedary tobacco nuances all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a balanced, layered, incredibly elegant mouthfeel, polished tannins, and a great finish. I love it today yet see no reason it shouldn't continue evolving for another 30 years in cold cellars. Drink 2026-2056.\" (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe damson-plum, candied-orange and spice aromas pour from the glass of this ripe and generous St.-Emilion. Impressive tannin structure behind all the richness, the bitter-chocolate and expresso notes at the warm and long finish underlining the ripe fruit very neatly. Still so much life and so many years ahead of it. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting.\" (May 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93+ Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"2014 Angelus is fruity and intense with a deep and insisting cassis-like nose. It has lots of pepper and spices followed by notes of blackcurrants and cedar ending with soft tannins and a pleasant, rounded aftertaste. This wine is almost there – give it another 3-5 years and it should provide excellent drinking.\" - Ivar Bjurner (Aug 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2014 Angélus has an attractive nose with dark berry fruit, chocolate, singed leather and quite pronounced Cabernet Franc scents that lend complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and a very silky texture. Not a powerful Angélus, this is instead refined with impressive \u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003emineralité\u003c\/em\u003e towards the finish. Classy and sophisticated. Just one caveat: another bottle tasted blind, was less convincing, and felt a little attenuated towards the finish, hence my slightly more parsimonious score. \u003c\/span\u003e\" - Neal Martin (Mar 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":40872899248287,"sku":"924391 (6pk)","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/products\/ChateauAngelusSaintEmilion2014.webp?v=1659984349"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-saint-emilion-2011-bordeaux-france-xx","title":"Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion 2011 (Bordeaux, France) - [DM 95] [TWI 95] [JS 94] [F 94] [WA 94] [VM 94] [JD 94]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fine tannins, this is elegant and finessed, with cool blueberry and raspberry fruits, touches of orange peel, rose petal and slate. Well balanced, precise and well crafted, with a shot of espresso and cocoa bean on the finish. This is just beginning to be ready to drink if given a good few hours in a carafe.\" – Jane Anson (Nov 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - The Wine Independent: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2011 Angelus is medium to deep garnet in color, with a touch of brick. It opens with a very minty nose, before giving way to a core of raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, baked plums, and black cherry compote, plus hints of fertile loam and star anise. Full-bodied, the palate is bursting with mint-laced black and red berry layers, textured by plush tannins and a beguiling line of freshness, finishing long and lifted.\" – LPB (Feb 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Intense nose of redcurrant and bramble jelly. Gains a lot of herbal and earthy complexity with some aeration. Very satisfying balance of full, powdery tannins and restrained richness. Quite sweet entry, but this turns decisively dry at the long, straight and elegant finish. Hint of warmth from alcohol, but this is part of the style. Drink or hold. Château Quintus vertical tasting.\" (May 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate rim. Dark berry fruit underpinned with sweet spice notes, subtle hints of licorice and dark forest berry jam, a fine touch of nougat. Ripe cherries, chocolatey texture, present, well-integrated tannins that are still somewhat demanding, extract-sweet finish, good aging potential, needs another five years or so before it should be drunk.\" (Aug 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2011 Angelus is another winner from Hubert de Bouard. Supple and sexy with lots of blueberry and black raspberry fruit intermixed with licorice, barbecue smoke and camphor, this medium to full-bodied, supple-textured, sexy effort offers delicious drinking now, and promises to become even better over the next decade. It should keep for 15 or more years.\" – Robert Parker (Apr 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2011 Angélus has a lovely bouquet with ample red fruit, fireside hearth\/ash and a touch of Earl Grey. Fine definition and lift here. The palate is very well balanced with supple tannins, fine bead of acidity, quite sensual for the growing season with a judicious plushness and a sense of breeding on the finish. Superb. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.\" – Neal Martin (Apr 2022)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From a vintage that is slowly coming around and drinking well, the 2011 Angelus offers a beautiful elegance and purity as well as the ripe, sexy style of the estate. Based on 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc brought up in new barrels, it's still ruby colored and offers ample blackcurrants, spice box, dried earth as well as medium to full body, beautiful balance, sweet tannins, and a great finish. A terrific wine from this estate, it will continue drinking nicely for another two decades or more.\" (Jun 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DUCLOT","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53630938644845,"sku":null,"price":509.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/angelus.png?v=1785421553"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-saint-emilion-2016-bordeaux-france-dm-95-twi-95-js-94-f-94-wa-94-vm-94-jd-94-copy","title":"Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [WE 100] [WA 98+] [JS 98] [F 98] [VM 97] [JD 97] [DM 97] [TWI 96+] [WS 96]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e100 Points \u0026amp; Cellar Selection - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a rich, perfumed wine, with dense tannins and intense layers of black plum and spice. The palate is firmly built yet broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones and honed by a solid, dry core. Drink from 2025.\" – Roger Voss (May 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sporting a deep garnet-purple color, the 2016 Angélus erupts from the glass with powerful notes of blackberry pie, ripe black cherries and juicy black plums with an undercurrent of star anise, rose petals, chocolate mint, pencil shavings and woodsmoke plus a waft of allspice. The palate is pure decadence. Medium to full-bodied, rich and generously fruited, this wine is by no means heavy—it positively glimmers with freshness and vivacity, lending an ethereal nature to all that richness and power, beautifully framed by velvety tannins and finishing with epic length. The generosity, layers and plushness make for an absolutely DELICIOUS drink right now, but I'd suggest waiting 3-5 more years for the fireworks to really begin.\" – LPB (Oct 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Tar, cherry, dried flower and subtle earth aromas. Still youthful, with some primary dark fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, it shows vibrancy and a velvety profile that carries the wine to a deep, chiseled finish. Drink now or hold. 10 Years On retrospective.\" (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e98 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deep dark ruby garnet, firm core, purple reflections, subtle brightening on the rim. Fine noble wood aromas, delicate clove and cardamom, floral perfume, fine dark berry fruit, a hint of tangerine zest, very elegant. Substantial and tightly meshed on the palate without appearing too powerful or opulent. Perfectly balanced tannins that gradually intensify, blackberry and nougat on the finish, mineral and long. A Vin de Garde that you need to keep hidden away as it already has so much to offer.\" (Jun 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Angélus has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, bilberry, blackcurrant pastille and light floral scents, the Cabernet Franc taking second place to the Merlot. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. Crisp acidity, perhaps more finessed than I was expecting and not as intense as after bottling, but nimble and vibrant, especially on the finish. This oozes class. Tasted at Bordeaux Index’s 10 Year On tasting in London.\" – Neal Martin (Apr 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2016 Château Angélus is incredibly elegant and finesse-driven, with a soaring perfume of crème de cassis, white flowers, crayon, forest floor, and spice. Compared to the 1996 by the Angélus team, it has a deep, layered style, its oak is beautifully integrated, there are ample tannins, and despite leaning toward the finesse-driven side of the spectrum, it has thrilling depth of fruit and length. It’s a brilliant wine from this estate that will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and keep for 30+ years or more. The blend of the 2016 is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, brought up all in new French oak.\" (Feb 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Shows an incredibly lifted, expressive nose, brimming with violets and an intoxicating, beautifully pure perfume. The palate follows with poise and clarity, supported by a lovely framework of fine, well-knit tannins. There’s real balance here, the fruit vibrant yet controlled, leading into a grippy, persistent finish that feels both polished and energetic. An excellent, harmonious wine with notable finesse and aromatic allure.\" – Gareth Birchley (Mar 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96+ Points - The Wine Independent: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Angelus has a deep and dark nose, very powerful, with lots of stamina and round, velvety red fruits. It is spicy and classic – loaded with red berries and mature fruit and is quite an impressive glass. Not completely ready yet Angelus would benefit from another 4-5 years of cellaring.\" – Ivar Bjurner (Jan 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Spectator: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This goes for the gusto, with a deep and broad swath of well-roasted tobacco, espresso and loam out front. The core of dark currant and fig fruit will have to catch up, but this red has the energy and juicy drive to eventually do so. When it melds fully, this will be a smoky, alluring, tobacco-fueled wine. Best from 2024 through 2040. 8,333 cases made.\" – JM (Mar 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DUCLOT","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53630966399341,"sku":null,"price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/angelus.png?v=1785421553"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-le-carillon-dangelus-saint-emilion-2020-bordeaux-france-js-95-dm-93-wa-92-jd-92-twi-92","title":"Chateau Angelus \"Le Carillon d'Angelus\" Saint Emilion 2020 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 95] [DM 93] [WA 92] [JD 92] [TWI 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels. Le Carillon d'Angelus, the winery's second wine, was first introduced in 1987 and is typically made from 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Cedar and floral with dried rose petals and plums with some cherries and fresh tobacco. Medium to full body. Linear and tight with fresh and fine tannins. Chocolate and hazelnut. 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc. Second wine of Angelus. Give it four to five years. Try after 2026.\" (Mar 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Gorgeous purity on the nose, open and expressive, the florality - rose, iris and violets give a lovely scent. Cool blue fruits, ripe but well defined with a thrilling and vibrant acidity alongside a touch of sweetness giving things a lift. There’s an ease about this, still complex, but it’s smooth and supple with firm tannins, softly gripping and giving the structure. Feels confident but not showy with a wide structure and clear backbone. I love the liquorice and cola aspects and the subtle spice. Ripeness is clearly there, but there’s no excess - the tension and energy remain from the start. Structured and suave.\" - Georgina Hindle (May 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Aromas of sweet cherries, berries, mint and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, introduce the 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine that's velvety and enveloping, with a suave, polished profile that will lend it a broad drinking window. Produced in a new, dedicated winery, where tanks are adapted to the size of parcels, it was matured in 45% new barriques, 30% used barrels and the rest in tank, making for a somewhat more controlled oak influence.\" – William Kelley (Apr 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, raised in 60% new French oak (the balance is in stainless steel), the 2020 Le Carillon D'Angelus has a medium-bodied, vibrant, quite elegant profile that certainly brings a touch of the class and finesse that's almost always found in the Grand Vin. Ripe cherries, black raspberries, spice box, sandalwood, and dried flower notes make up the aromatics, and this balanced, wonderfully complete second wine has fine tannins and a good spine of acidity. It will benefit from a few years in the cellar and keep for 10-15 years.\" (Mar 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - The Wine Independent: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2020 Carillon d’Angelus is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of Morello cherries, juicy blackberries, and raspberry leaves spring from the glass, followed by touches of lilacs, cedar chest, and sandalwood, with a waft of cumin seed. The medium to full-bodied palate is chock-full of bright, expressive blackberry and spicy layers, supported by nice, ripe, plush tannins and finishing with a refreshing lift.\" – LPB (Mar 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DUCLOT","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53631021908333,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/carillon_18b1dad6-7e5b-4b09-98bd-ec731811cb3c.png?v=1785424013"},{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-saint-emilion-2022-bordeaux-france","title":"Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion 2022 (Bordeaux, France) - [DM 100] [JS 99] [WCI 99] [F 99] [JD 98+] [TWI 98] [WA 97+] [VM 97]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is known for its complex, structured and particularly elegant wines, whose refinement is only matched by the family passion that gave them birth. The estate has been owned by the Boüard de Laforest family since the Domaine de Mazerat was bequeathed to Comte Maurice de Boüard de Laforest in 1910. It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. The château also produces a second wine named Carillon d’Angélus (since 1987) and a third wine, No. 3 d’Angélus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. For the 2022 vintage, the grape varieties are 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A vintage of precision and aromatic purity, this is one of the finest Angélus wines ever made. A blend of 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, the nose is heady and complex, filled with dark chocolate, cherries, blackcurrants, violets, and rose. On the palate, it's silky, scintillating, and fresh, with a crystalline clarity and balance that feels almost effortless. Chalky yet creamy tannins add depth, while flashes of heat and liquorice spice on the finish bring structure and length. Juicy, deep, and incredibly moreish, this dances across the palate with finesse and vibrancy. A wine of energy, persistence, and sheer sophistication. 100% new oak (50% Cab Franc in foudre). 3.7 pH. 75 IPT. Organic. Drinking Window: 2028-2050.\" - Georgina Hindle (Dec 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a powerful Angelus, showing incredible depth and intensity as well as tannins that are totally melted into the wine, giving incredible energy for such a young bottle. It makes me think of the great reds of the 1940s or 1950s but with modern precision. Full-bodied but agile, this has endless length, the blackberries and crushed stones, light herbs and dark chocolate showing throughout. Such balance. Al dente. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. So attractive now but will age forever.\" (Jan 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - The Wine Cellar Insider:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Deeply colored, the wine is all about its elegance in the texture. The fruits offer a level of purity and refinement that was not present in older vintages. Perfectly balanced, vibrant, long and intense, the wine is incredibly sensuous, velvety, and silky. The level of concentration remains, but the sensation here is now one of sensuality, balance, and sophistication. The silky, pure, red and black pit fruits with a cool touch of orange rind remain with you for close to 60 seconds. Fermentation at cooler temperatures and no sulfur during the fermentations helped maintain the wines elegance and purity. The wine blends 60% Merlot, and 40% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.65 pH. Harvesting took place, September 6 - September 28. Drink from 2027-2060.\" - Jeff Leve (May 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Falstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark ruby in colour with an opaque core, purple reflections, and subtle brightening on the rim. On the nose, an inviting bouquet of subtle sweet tobacco, a hint of herbs, fine red berry nuances, subtle nougat, and orange zest in the background. The elegant, silky palate is juicy with ripe cherry fruit, delicately spicy nuances with fine fruit, great freshness, and barely noticeable, finely polished tannins. Already very accessible, this is a delicate food wine equipped with considerable length and great ageing potential.\" (Jan 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Moving to the Grand Vin, the 2022 Château Angelus is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc that spent 21 months in 100% new barrels, with a portion of the Cabernet Franc in foudre. It reveals a pure ruby\/purple hue as well as stunning aromatics of black raspberries, cassis, spring flowers, and graphite that show more floral nuances with time in the glass. It's incredibly well-balanced, has fine tannins, and a rare mix of purity, finesse, and richness. It's an absolutely gorgeous Angelus that deserves a decade in the cellar and will cruise for 40+ years. The style here has shifted considerably towards elegance and finesse, sometimes at the expense of texture and richness, yet this classic beauty delivers perfectly balanced richness, depth, and elegance. Drinking Window: 2035-2075.\" (Feb 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - The Wine Independent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This Bordeaux, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from the Angélus team, is made in the Carillon d’Angélus cellars on the main road out towards Castillon, and the vines (all 50 hectares of them) are in the Castillon appellation. After sorting the vinification takes place in large stainless steel vats, after which 30% is matured in new oak barrels in the Carillon cellars for twelve months, while the other 70% remains in stainless steel. Lovely, fresh, grained, perfumed red cherry fruit on the nose, with toasted pip and a touch of chocolate. The texture is bright and pure, with a supple midpalate, very pure and underpinned by a finessed frame of tannins. A linear and fresh limestone drive here, with fresh raspberry and toast notes, before a sappy finish. The alcohol on the palate is 14.5%.\" - Chris Kissack (Jun 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97+ Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Angélus has turned out beautifully in bottle, reflecting the estate's shift toward a livelier, more integrated style. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries and mulberries mingled with rose petals and violets, it's full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a deep, enveloping core of succulent fruit, integrated tannins and a long, perfumed finish. It was bottled in the last week of July 2024. Drinking Window: 2030-2055.\" - William Kelley (Mar 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Angélus is still very contained on the nose, therefore, for this sample, I transferred the wine several times between two glasses in order to pry it open. It has a delineated and tensile bouquet, with blackberry, briar and light marine scents percolating through with time. Hints of oyster shell emerge from the limestone soils. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and saline, with gentle grip, fine tannins and a poised, persistent finish. There is a linearity to this Angélus that I appreciate due to the 40% Cabernet Franc. It's very minerally on the aftertaste. This is an excellent Angélus that will age perhaps more slowly than its peers. 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It was expanded by the acquisition of Clos de L'Angélus in 1922 by Elisabeth Bouchet his wife and a plot from Château Beau-Séjour Bécot in 1969. The name refers to the three Angelus bells audible from the vineyards, coming from the chapel at Mazerat, the church in Saint-Martin de Mazerat and Saint-Émilion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChâteau Angélus was designated a Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Émilion classification was created in 1955, due to its already outstanding reputation. In 2012, it reached the pinnacle, achieving the title of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A,\" a distinction it held until the 2021 vintage. In early 2022, the Domaine opted to withdraw from the classification, the next edition of which was scheduled to be officially announced in September of that year. Consequently, from the 2022 vintage onward, the Château Angélus label will only bear the Grand Cru de Saint-Émilion designation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Angélus is planted in a 27-hectare vineyard, on slopes with clay soils, as well as on pied-de-côte with clay-limestone soils. The grape varieties are 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wines are aged for 18 to 22 months in French oak barrels. Le Carillon d'Angelus, the winery's second wine, was first introduced in 1987. The winery's newest offering, Tempo d'Angelus, was first introduced in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempo d’Angelus has been created as a more streamlined version of its illustrious older siblings, Château Angelus and Carillon d’Angelus, with which it shares their characteristic depth and complexity, while offering at the same time a more approachable aspect. Produced from the great Angelus terroirs and made with the expertise of the estate’s teams, Tempo d’Angelus will offer demanding wine lovers an attractive, well-structured, precise and hedonistic wine that doesn’t require 15 or 20 years of cellaring to be enjoyed at its peak, as is often the case for the Grand Cru wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new offering is produced from vines located at Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Castillon-La-Bataille and Sainte-Colombe, a few kilometres from Saint-Émilion, on magnificent clay-limestone slopes. These plots were acquired by Angelus in 2017 with the precise purpose of creating a Bordeaux appellation wine (while increasing the Angelus range) and thereby contributing internationally to the prestige of Bordeaux.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTempo d’Angelus is vinified in a cellar which is specifically designed for this cuvée, within Chai Carillon at Saint Magne de Castillon, where it benefits from state-of-the-art technology and all the savoir-faire of the Angelus team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - James Suckling (2023):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacy fruit with hawthorn, rose hips, red berries and cherries. Linear, with a nice structure, but nothing heavy from the fruit flesh in the middle. Fine-grained, with medium body and a chewy but juicy finish. 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