Tempo d'Angélus 2023 is the value-oriented Bordeaux from Château Angélus, produced from vineyards on the clay-limestone slopes east of Saint-Émilion. The 2023 vintage is receiving solid critical praise, particularly for its freshness, structure, and value relative to the flagship Angélus wines.
Professional Ratings
| Critic |
Score |
Notes |
| James Suckling |
91 points |
Praised its "racy fruit," red berries, cherries, fine-grained tannins, and juicy finish; recommends drinking after 2026. |
| Tastingbook |
91 points |
Algorithm-based aggregate score incorporating professional critics and expert tasters. |
Tasting Profile
According to the winery and critics, the 2023 shows:
- Red cherries, red berries, rose hips, and floral notes
- Medium-bodied palate with bright acidity
- Fine-grained tannins and a linear structure
- Subtle oak and roasted coffee bean nuances on the finish
- More freshness and precision than richness or power
The blend is reported as approximately 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, emphasizing approachable fruit while retaining Bordeaux structure.
Drinking Window
James Suckling suggests waiting until 2026 for the tannins to soften and integrate further. Community tasters generally agree that it drinks well now but should improve over the next few years.
Value Assessment
Tempo d'Angélus is widely viewed as a "gateway" wine into the Angélus style. Retail pricing around the high-$20s to low-$30s has led many reviewers to describe it as excellent value given the pedigree and winemaking resources behind it.
Overall: 91/100. A fresh, elegant, modern Bordeaux with good balance and notable value. It is less concentrated and ambitious than the grand vin of Angélus but offers genuine Saint-Émilion character and should reward short- to medium-term cellaring.
