CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2009 Angelus has a very refined bouquet with a mixture of red and black fruit, quite lavish in style with hints of crushed violet developing in the glass. You cannot help but be taken by the purity of this Angelus. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe and supple tannin, well judged acidity, beautifully balanced with supremely well integrated oak towards the finish. This is a wonderful Angelus that should give another two or three decades of drinking pleasure. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' Ten Year On tasting.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Blended of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2009 Angelus sings of blackberry preserves, warm black cherries, stewed plums and dried herbs with hints of Chinese five spice, fragrant earth, truffles and new leather. Full, rich, spicy and decadent in the mouth, it has a plush, velvety texture and well-knit freshness, finishing very long with tons of spicy layers.
JancisRobinson.com
Very sweet and floral. Transparent but not quite refreshing enough, but good to drink in 2023. (JR)