Château Angelus 2010 | Premier Grand Cru Classé A
599.70 €
Surface of 27 hectares. The vineyard is located on the southern slope of Saint-Émilion, on the famous "foot of the slope", with a clay-calcareous soil in the upper part and clay-sandy-calcareous soil on the slope. From 6,500 to 8,500 vines / ha depending on the characteristics of the soil with an average age of the vines of 38 years. 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc
Vinification is in wooden and stainless steel vats for Merlots, in concrete vats for Cabernets Francs - Maceration prior to fermentation at 8 ° C in some vats depending on the characteristics of the grapes, from 4 days to a week - Alcoholic fermentation temperatures up to 28 ° C - Maceration after fermentation at 28-30 °, from 1 to 3 weeks.
Aging From 20 to 22 months - In new French oak barrels, of fine grain and a medium toast for the Merlots and a part of the French Cabernets - In 30 hl fudres for some French Cabernets selected for the particularly outstanding subtlety of their aromas.
PARKER: 99+
The deep garnet colored 2010 Angélus is an atomic bomb of powerful fruit scents from the moment the cork is pulled! Boysenberries, stewed plums, blackcurrant cordial and black raspberries all burst from the glass, followed up by nuances of tar, star anise, mocha and unsmoked cigars plus a waft of camphor. The big, rich, full-bodied palate is built like a brick house, featuring super firm, ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness to support the taut, muscular black fruits, finishing very long and savory. It's starting to enter its drinking window, but based on this tasting, I would recommend waiting another 3-5 years before broaching and then drinking it over the next 40+ years.
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