Angelus

1988 Angelus Angelus

  • Classification:
    1er Grand Cru Classe A
  • Color:
    Red
  • Appellation:
    Saint Emillion
  • Volume:
    0.75L
  • Grape Type:
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
  • Packaging:
    Loose
€368
Wine Critics Notes:

Vinous - Score: 91 (2018 May)

The 1988 Angélus, which Hubert de Boüard told me he considers his first real vintage, has a wide tawny rim as you would expect for a 30-year old wine. It has a very old school bouquet but one that I found utterly charming: dark berry fruit, leather, sage and fragrant pinecones, well defined with commendable vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with melted tannin. It is a little drier compared to the previous bottle tasted seven years ago, but it is well balanced with leather, white pepper, fennel and sage infusing the degraded red fruit. Yes, it is a little foursquare and conservative but it has aged impressively and still continues to give drinking joy. Tasted at the château.