Angelus 2020

In the 2020 vintage of Angelus, a dazzling and dense appearance unfolds in the glass, revealing a deep, almost black color with rich purple undertones—a testament to the impeccable ripeness of the grapes and their optimal pH level. The aromatic profile is intense, with a burst of juicy black fruits taking the lead, showcasing wild cherries and blackberries. As the experience evolves, elegant floral nuances emerge, featuring peony and violets. The palate is graced with refined tannins, contributing to a prolonged, rounded, and voluptuous structure. Flavors linger with enduring freshness and harmony, showcasing a rare degree of elegance. This vintage achieves the pinnacle of purity and precision through the exceptional combination of Merlot and characterful Cabernet Franc, marking Angelus 2020 as a wine of unparalleled distinction.

Robert Parker - 97 Points

"The 2020 Angélus has turned out superbly and underlines this estate's continuing shift to a more elegant, integrated style that offers a purer expression of its terroir. A blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, it unwinds in the glass with aromas of cherries, wild berries, rose petals, mint and subtle hints of licorice, followed by a medium to full-bodied, beautifully layered and vibrant palate that's deep, precise and penetrating, concluding with a mouthwateringly chalky finish. Some 120 hectoliters of Cabernet Franc, amounting to around 20% of the blend, were matured in foudre this year, which no doubt helps to account for the significantly reduced oak impact in the 2020."

Antonio Galloni - (96-98) Points

"The 2020 Angélus is shaping up to be tremendous. Bright and punchy, with terrific energy, the 2020 is more linear and focused than any recent vintages I can remember tasting. Crushed red berry fruit, iron, smoke, mint, chalk and dried herbs all build in the glass. In 2020, Angélus is less flashy than it can be. That is a very good thing, for those who can wait.  Harvest took place between September 18 to 30. One of the major evolutions here in recent years has been the use of foudres to age the Cabernet Franc. Half of the Franc is now raised in large format oak, and that seems to bringing added freshness to the Grand Vin."