{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-2019","title":"Chateau Angelus 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 pts  Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Based on a final blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Château Angélus is knockout stuff, and while I'm not sure it matches the perfect 2018, it's not far off. Gorgeous notes of redcurrants, blueberries, sandalwood, dried flowers, vanilla, and forest floor are just some of its nuances, and it hits the palate with medium to full body, a perfectly balanced, seamless mouthfeel, beautifully ripe tannins, and a great, great finish. It doesn't have the sheer weight or richness of, say, the 1998, 2000, 2005, or even the 2009, but it doesn't lack for intensity or power, and it’s just a beautiful example of modern-day Saint-Emilion. It's already approachable (this was best on day two) yet will keep for another 30+ years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 pts  Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully expressive nose, really so welcoming with hints of sweet red cherries, raspberries, milk chocolate and touches of perfume too - soft but really defined. On the palate there is such charming grip from the tannins and flavour that just takes hold straight away but not in an overly dominating way. It's smooth but precise, driven from start to finish. Softly chewy tannins coat the tongue with black fruit and some creaminess alongside excellent acidity that gives a mouthwateringly fresh and cooling aspect underneath the ripe red and black fruit flavours. This has real life and energy, bright with clear complexity and layers of fruit, oak and terroir that comes across as a spicy but also wet stone, mineral undertone. Seriously good. You almost want to drink this now and just capture all the elements going on but they'll continue to soften and integrate over time and also let the beautiful Cabernet Franc elements integrate and come more into play over time. A success in 2019.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 pts The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2019 Angelus is deep garnet-purple in color. It prances out with showy notes of candied violets, star anise, and Sichuan pepper, leading to a core of juicy black plums and boysenberry preserves, plus wafts of iron ore and cedar. Full-bodied, rich, and seductive, the palate delivers loads of earthy layers and impressive restraint, supported by fine-grained tannins and finishing fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 pts Vinous Media\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 Angélus has a Cabernet Franc-driven nose, touches of Earl Grey and ash infusing the almost sultry black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, taut and crisp, quite a fine arching structure that delivers wonderful tension and mineralité on the finish. Serious. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.   - By Neal Martin on January 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019 Angélus bursts from the glass with a rich, dramatic nose of cherries, licorice, sweet spices and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, layered and vibrant, its broad and velvety attack segues into a layered, concentrated mid-palate that's underpinned by tangy acids and fine, powdery tannins, concluding with a long, penetrating finish. It's a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Its seamless, pure profile reflects the subtle shift chez Angélus away from the rich, toasty style of the 1990s and 2000s toward greater elegance and precision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint-Emilion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44176024666246,"sku":"TOU-ANGELUS-2019","price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/Chateauangelus.jpg?v=1784641925","url":"https:\/\/www.winesolutions.com\/products\/chateau-angelus-2019","provider":"Wine Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}