2005 Chateau Angelus
$ 850.00 AUD
A 100 point masterpiece from one of the most prestigious Chateau in Saint Emilion made of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Outstanding.
Region - Bordeaux
Type - Red
Year - 2005
Winery - Bordeaux
Grape - Cabernet Blend (Bordeaux Blend)
Volume - Standard - 750ml
About the wine
Tasting notes
The 2005 Angélus is the most tannic and forbidding of the three wines in this last flight. Deep, massively concentrated and youthful, the 2005 is going to need at least a few more years in bottle to start drinking well. Even so, its pedigree and class are quite evident. Next to Pavie and Cheval Blanc, Angélus has broader shoulders, larger-grained tannins and more overt ripeness, while the Cabernet Franc is quite evident, especially when compared with the Cheval.
Wine descriptors
Big and Rich, Captivating and Complex, For the Cellar, Juicy and Fruity, Something Special
Fruit aromas & flavour
Dark Berries, Plum
Other aromas & flavour
Earth, Florals, Herbals, Minerality, Oak, Spices
Food pairings
Pork
Cheese
Pizza
Fish
Red Meat
Pasta
BBQ
Vegetables
Poultry
Shellfish
Oysters
Spicy Foods
Cured Meats
Desserts
Expert review
Opaque, bluish/purple wine offers up notes of vanillin, spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, plus a touch of licorice. The wine hits the palate with a thunderous cascade of ripe, rich, concentrated fruit. It is full-bodied, multidimensional and layered. The tannins are beautifully integrated but still present, and the wood, acidity, alcohol, etc., are all beautifully assimilated in this magnificent, majestic vintage of Angelus. It can be drunk now, but it is still an adolescent and that suggests it has at least another 25-35 years of longevity.
Bordeaux Blend
Bordeaux Blends are made up of a combination of traditional grapes found in the region of Bordeaux. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the dominant varieties used in these blends, but you'll also find Petit Verdot, Malbec, Carménère and other supporting grapes. The firm, structured and tannic Left Bank Bordeaux reds are typically Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, whereas the more juicy, lush and approachable Right Bank Bordeaux reds have Merlot as their primary grape. These wines are some of the world's greatest expressions and have been made to last decades!
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