Descripción

En 1987 salió a la luz la primer añada de este icono de Saint-Émilion magnífico, memorable y eterno. Desde que Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoalented adquirió la bodega ha tenido un gran éxito y ha posicionado este segundo vino a un altísimo nivel. Una referencia que siempre recibe altas puntuaciones de los críticos. Una maravilla a un precio accesible.

 

Ficha técnica

La bodega
Château Angélus
Tipo
Tinto
Añada
2022
Grado
13.5% vol.
Variedad
90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet sauvignon, 5% Cabernet franc
Origen
Saint-Emilion

Cata

Vista
Color brillante y profundo.
Nariz
Seductora, perfumada e intensa. Regala aromas de casis y de cerezas negras junto a notas especiadas, florales y de grafito.
Boca
Con cuerpo, intensa, con unos taninos maduros y un final excelente, largo, penetrante y envolvente.
Temperatura de servicio
Se recomienda servir a 16 ºC.

Viñedo y elaboración

Superficie
18 hectares.
Suelo
Arcilla, arena y limo.
Clima
Marítimo.
Vinificación
Fermentación en depósito de acero troncocónico invertido a una temperatura de 28 ºC. Maceración postfermentativa a 28-30 ºC durante 1-3 semanas.
Envejecimiento
Crianza de 16 meses en barricas nuevas de robles francés (60% nuevas).

Opinión de los críticos

James Suckling:

Aromas of fresh herbs, such a basil and lemon grass, come through here, together with blackberries, dark plums and some orange peel. Medium-boded with medium, velvety tannins that provide layers and a polished texture. It's long and creamy with lovely fruit at the end. A beautiful wine with a pretty structure, too. Drinkable now, but better after 2027.

Falstaff:

Dark ruby garnet, opaque core, purple reflections, subtle rim brightening. Floral, candied purple fruit, black cherries, some coconut, subtle hints of mint, some lime. Juicy, very elegant, fine extracted sweetness, ripe cherry fruit, mineral and long lasting, savoury finish, some nougat on the back palate.

Decanter:

Scented red berries on the nose, creamy, floral, perfumed, juicy and fresh, with savoury herbal aspects too. Sleek and so refined, this is fresh and captivating but with weight and density. Mouthwatering acidity gives the life and the spark straight away, with firm but fresh and cool tannins supporting the fruit, present but not too much, giving the frame and the nuance. Tannin management is excellent with blue fruits, liquorice and subtle sweet tobacco notes. Bright, shining and sleek, this is both juicy and layered, mineral and fruity, while retaining freshness and bite. Leaves a lingering impression and has great ageing potential.

The Wine Advocate:

Based on Merlot from the cool, clay-limestone terroirs of Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, the 2022 Le Carillon d'Angélus offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums, orange zest, cigar wrapper and creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and layered, it's deep and dense, with lively acids, sweet tannins and a gently lactic finish.