Chateau Angelus - St. Emilion 2006 (750ml)
Price: $550.00
| Producer | Chateau Angelus |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Emilion |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2006 |
| Sku | 3783B |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
Tasted at Bordeaux Index's annual 10-Year On tasting in London. The 2006 Château Angelus a blend of 47% Cabernet Franc 50% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon has a very perfumed bouquet with scents of blueberry cassis crushed violets and just a touch of mushroom. This is very generous. The palate is medium-bodied with a smooth slightly toasty entry. The acidity is quite low compared to other 2006 Saint Emilions but there is harmony here and the tannins seem very fine. There is real density on the finish although I was just seeking a little more delineation to come through. Give this another two or three years in bottle. Tasted January 2016. The Boüard family the proprietors of Château Angelus date from 1544 in St.-Emilion. Located on lower hillsides with a southerly exposure their 67-acre vineyard composed of sandstone limestone and clay is planted with 47% Cabernet Franc 50% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Hubert de Boüard who single-handedly elevated the quality from one of mediocrity (vintages such as 1978 1982 1983 and 1985 were disappointing) hit pay dirt with his efforts starting in 1988. Since then there has been a remarkable succession of great wines. Radical viticulture such as crop-thinning shoot-positioning and the immensely labor-intensive manual destemming are employed. Both a second and third wine are made as the selection process for Angelus is severe. All of this resulted in the 2012 Angelus being upgraded along with Pavie to Premier Grand Cru Classé A joining Cheval Blanc and Ausone as one of only four estates in St.-Emilion to receive this accolade. Aging takes place in 100% new oak for 18-24 months after which the wine is bottled with neither fining nor filtration. Published: May 29 2016
