95

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 1998 Angelus has always been an impressive Saint-Émilion and at 20-years of age that has not changed in recent years. Showing the first signs of ageing on the rim, it has a glorious bouquet that is midway between primary and secondary aromas: cranberry, crushed strawberry and warm leather on an antique armchair; embers and a light marine tincture. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded tannin, a mixture of red and black fruit mixed with clove, cedar and a sprinkling of powdered dark chocolate. There remains a firm backbone to this Angelus: focused and precise. It is a wine to either drink now or age over the next 15 years. The choice is yours. Tasted at the château. 02/2018

98

Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 1998 Angélus, a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc and 60% Merlot, is deep garnet colored with a touch of brick. The nose is completely...WOW! It has an incredible array of smoked meats, incense, cigar box and dusty earth notions over a core of baked cherries, dried mulberries, preserved plums and dried roses with wafts of lavender, menthol and new leather. The palate is medium to full-bodied, rich, intense and packed with black fruit preserves accented by complex savory and earth-inspired flavors, supported by wonderful freshness, textured by plush tannins and finishing with fantastic tension. This still has loads of life—25+ more years! 05/2018

94

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur sombre, d'intensité normale et légèrement évoluée. Nez discret, fruité, animal, avec moins de finesse d'arômes qu'Ausone. Jolie entrée en bouche ample. Le vin se développe très, très fruité, gras, vers une finale puissante, avec du goût et des tannins un brin apparents, mais bien enrobés. Longue persistance savoureuse. 08/2015