Chateau Angelus Saint Emilion GCC 1er A 2012
Product Number: 12-83056
Availability: Sufficient
HK$3,380.0
HK$3,110.0
Details
| APPELLATION / REGION | Saint Emilion GCC 1er A |
|---|---|
| Grape | 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Full-Bodied |
| Tasting Note | RP 95/100 The 2012 Angélus (55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc) is inky bluish purple in color and exhibits blueberry and blackberry fruit intermixed with some licorice, charcoal and graphite. It is full-bodied, ripe, and a great, great success for this estate. The tannins are silky and soft, and the wine can be drunk now or over the next 15 or more years. Very tiny yields of 34 hectoliters per hectare rendered a wine with 14.5% alcohol. WS 94/100 Dark and intense, with vivid tobacco and espresso notes coursing through, while the core of dark fig, black currant and blackberry fruit sits in reserve. Extra charcoal, burnished leather and warm stone notes all add range and texture on the finish, while a bolt of iron keeps everything pinned down. Needs a bit of time to soak up its oak. Best from 2018 through 2030. NM 91-93/100 A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, picked from 8th October and 19th October, affected by the rains on the final days. They have not used optical sorting machine since the 2009 vintage, and use the Winery de pellanc, the Mistral (fan-blower) and a long vibrating table. I have to say straight away that I find much more clarity on the bouquet here than on the primeur sample of the 2011 this time last year - bright blackberry, raspberry leaf and minerals with hints of violet underneath. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, quite sturdy tannins, crisp acidity, very fine focus and good precision on the finish. This could turn out to be one of the best wines of the appellation. Excellent. Other Critic Score Gilbert & Gaillard : 94-96 /100 Jean-Marc Quarin : 94 /100 Wine Enthusiast : 94 /100 Stephen Tanzer : 91-94 /100 James Suckling : 93 /100 Jeannie Cho Lee : 92 /100 Gault & Millau : 18 /20 Jancis Robinson : 17.5 /20 |
| Rating | RP:95 WS:94 WE:94 |
| Size | 75cl |
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