Château Angélus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2013

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

the3/31/2016

Jamessuckling.com

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/15/2016

A beautiful red with blueberry, currants and flowers. Full body, ultra-fine tannins and delicious combination of fruit and citrus. Savory and fine. Better in 2018

Wine Advocate

90-93 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe8/29/2014

On the other hand, the opaque purple-colored 2013 Angelus, a brilliant blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc harvested between September 9 and October 3 (only 60% of the production was utilized), possesses good acidity as well as pure blueberry, mulberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, Christmas fruitcake, underbrush and forest floor. With medium body and more texture than is found in most 2013s, it should drink well for 8-10 years. This vineyard is meticulously manicured and the wine is brilliantly made by Hubert de Bouard.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

88-91 / 100

byStephen Tanzerthe5/16/2014

(62% merlot and 38% cabernet franc):  Opaque dark ruby.  Complex aromas of blueberry, mocha, underbrush and aromatic herbs.  Sweet, fleshy, clean flavors of dark berries and chocolate-covered plums are complicated by oaky and peppery nuances at the back.  This is a successful Angelus for the year--one that is less extracted than some recent monsters and benefited in overall balance because of it.

timatkin.com

95 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe5/7/2014

A wine that justifies Angélus’ comparatively recent elevation to the summit of St Emilion, this is delightfully harmonious and polished, with 38% Cabernet Franc adding leafy perfume and a mineral core to the blend. You don’t taste the 100% new oak here.

matthewjukes.com

18 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/23/2014

(62 Merlot, 38 Cabernet Franc) Dense and spicy with lovely fruit and fresh tannins, this is a superb, medium-weight wine with very well-judged balance. Terrific purity and superb lift of red fruit, this is a clever, long wine which is not too heady, just pure and focussed. The flavour lasted for minutes and the whole package reeks of class and determination. This is a fascinating Angélus with a welcome sleek frame and stunning depth of flavour.

Jancis Robinson

17,5 / 20

byRichard Hemmingsthe4/22/2014

62% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc. Rich, fruitcake aromas. Plush and powerful. Tannins are rounded on the palate – drinkable but not quite ready. Impressive concentration and purity without being forceful.

Vinous

90-92 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/18/2014

The 2013 Angélus is striking in its beauty. Freshly cut flowers, dark red berries, mint and sweet spices grace the palate in an absolutely exquisite wine built on pure grace. The 2013 is polished, sophisticated and classy to the core. This is a fabulous showing.

Decanter.com

17,25 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe4/15/2014

A little more Merlot than usual (68%). Mainly old-vine Cabernet Franc. Crimson  hue. Expressive dark fruit nose. Lighter bodied but harmonious. Long and  structured all the same.

My Bettane + Desseauve

18,5-19 / 20

the4/15/2014

Onctueux, texture raffinée, tanins de compétition, grand style harmonieux et équilibré : comme en 1992, Angélus passe des caps dans les millésimes compliqués. Cette fois, c’est le sommet qu’il a atteint.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/15/2014

The Grand Vin, which this year contains only the old vine Cabernet Franc (representing 38% of the blend) has a conservative bouquet, without the thrills and spills of the 2009 or 2010 and it seems rather straight-laced and linear. That is not necessarily a bad thing: this is nicely focused and controlled. The palate is medium-bodied with fine acidity, impressive tension and focus with a pleasing sense harmony towards the finish. Whilst it is not a flamboyant Angelus, this is a classy Saint Emilion for drinking over the next decade.

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/8/2014

Sexy and elegant for the vintage. A blueberry, floral and citrus character on the nose and palate. Full body with an impressive density for the vintage and a pretty, bright finish. Excellent length.      

René Gabriel

17 / 20

byRené Gabrielthe4/3/2014

Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Intensives, zu Beginn leicht leimiges Bouquet, milchig-laktische Noten, dann gekochte schwarze Kirschen, Cassis, Kokos und dunkle Pralinen. Im Gaumen füllig mit saftigen, angerundeten Tanninen.

Wine Enthusiast

94-96 / 100

byRoger Vossthe3/31/2014

This is a very fine wine, richly textured and concentrated. The acidity is forward, although it’s roundly ensconced and cushioned by the rich, ripe fruitiness.