(Magnum) Château Angélus, 1er Grand Cru Classé "A", Saint-Émilion, FR, 2020 (Hubert de Boüard)

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Overview

Wine Advocate 100 Points
A highly acclaimed wine, noted for its elegant, integrated style and expression of terroir. It's a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, offering a medium to full-bodied palate with vibrant acidity and a chalky finish.

Details

The 2020 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru "A" is a highly-rated vintage praised for its elegance, balance, and aging potential

Here's a breakdown of the reviews:

Key characteristics

Aroma: Complex, featuring notes of kirsch, black forest cake, plums, violets, molten licorice, underbrush, raspberry leaves, graphite, clove oil, wild berries, rose petals, mint, subtle hints of licorice, black berries, cassis, and bitter orange peel nuances.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with concentrated, yet velvety tannins. Described as beautifully layered, vibrant, deep, precise, and penetrating. Offers bright, crunchy red and black fruits, remarkable energy and tension, with ultra-fine tannins and a seamless mouthfeel.
Finish: Mouthwateringly chalky and incredibly plush, silken texture leading to a very long and fragrant finish.
Style: This vintage reflects a continued shift towards a more elegant and integrated style, offering a purer expression of its terroir, according to the Wine Advocate. Reviewers highlight its purity, finesse, and balanced richness.

Critic scores

The 2020 Château Angélus has received high praise from critics, with average ratings around 98/100.

Critic	Score (points)
The Wine Independent	100
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)	97
James Suckling	99
Wine Enthusiast	99 (Barrel Sample: 97-99)
Vinous	98 (96-98 Barrel Sample)
Jeb Dunnuck	98
Decanter	97

Technical details

Blend: 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Some mentions of a "tiniest splash of Petit Verdot".
Aging: Aged 22 months in new French oak barrels. There has been a recent shift to age half of the Cabernet Franc in large format oak (foudres).
Harvest: Between September 18 and 30.
Cellaring: A wine for long-term aging, according to Wine Enthusiast. Recommended to give it at least five or six years before trying. Expected to have 30+ years of prime drinking.

Food pairing suggestions

This wine is best served around 15.5°C (60°F) to enhance freshness. It pairs well with classic meat dishes such as beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, and veal. It can also be enjoyed with rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta. Consider dishes with earthy, musky flavors or a rich sauce to complement the wine's depth. Avoid pairing it with delicate fish or overly sweet desserts.