Chateau Angelus 2008

18 RENÈ GABRIEL: "Sehr dichtes Purpur mit lila Schimmer. Verrücktes Bouquet, in den süssen Röstnoten, zeigen sich rote Kirschen, Waldhimbeeren und ein würziger Zederntouch. Im Gaumen für einmal nicht eine so erschlagende Granate, sondern ein Angélus der sich bewusst ist, dass ein Premier-Grand-Cru erst durch seine Feinheit und erst dann durch seinen Power überzeugen muss." 17.5 JANCIS ROBINSON: "Very dark crimson. Very, very rich, exotic and intense. Coconut. Quite sweet and high toned – even slightly acetic. Dramatically spicy but not aggressive. Full and dense and so thick you feel you could stand a spoon up in it. Enveloping. Lots to titillate and satisfy the palate here. Satisfying and with some real tension. Neat finish." 94 WINE ENTHUSIAST: "A complete wine, from the black currant fruits through the balanced tannins to the acidity. It is sturdy, complex, a wine that is already singing and will age well." 93 THE WINEADVOCATE: "A strong effort in this under-appreciated vintage that sold for a song, the 2008 Angelus is still young and vibrant, with a dense purple color and a sweet kiss of chocolate-infused blackberries and blackcurrants. There are some floral notes, as well as forest floor and lead pencil nuances. Medium to full-bodied with ripe tannin and outstanding equilibrium and purity, this is another beauty from a much more challenging vintage. Drink now through 2030." Drink: 2015 - 2030 - Robert M. Parker, Jr. 93 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Oak, coffee, blackberry, licorice, black cherry, spice and earth scents make up the perfume. Stylish, with polished, silky textures, this elegant wine does not offer the levels of concentration found in the top vintages. In some ways, this is similar to 2001 Angelus." 92 ANTONIO GALLONI: "Bright red-ruby. Plum, cedar shavings and sexy chocolatey oak on the nose. Lush and seamless in the mouth, with a restrained sweetness to the flavors of plum, smoke, licorice and mint. Conveys a delightlfully weightless quality. Lovely elegant, balanced 2008, with nothing excessive about it. The cabernet franc contributes perfume and definition." - Stephen Tanzer - Jul 2011. 91 WINE SPECTATOR: "A ripe, flashy style, with alluring espresso and cocoa aromas giving way to layers of plum sauce, fig and prune. Dark and fleshy through the creamy-textured finish, with a flash of minerality checking in. Drink now through 2019. 6,665 cases made."