2007 Château Angélus

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Angelus has a really quite wonderful bouquet with dark cherries, crushed strawberry, hints of orange blossom and cedar that contain much more energy than many of its peers. The palate is very crisp and nicely structured on the entry. The acidity is very well judged, and there is a sense of effortless charm in the silky smooth, lightly spiced finish. Everything here is just ticking along nicely. Excellent. Tasted February 2017.

Deep garnet with very little brick at the rim. Spicy and still showing lots of dark fruit and an attractive graphite quality, giving it a sombre elegance. A touch of char still there on the nose. On the palate, there’s a leafy freshness and very fine silky texture. Better length than any so far tasted in this line-up as well. Fresh and supple but with the depth to age better than most. (JH)

Subtle, layered, savoury nose. Very intense and concentrated with many nuances of ripe Merlot grapes. Firm finish and the promise of even more interest to come. Dry finish but lots of ripeness and ambition and not too much heat. Very sweet and intense. (JR)