2013 Angelus

On the other hand, the opaque purple-colored 2013 Angelus, a brilliant blend of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc harvested between September 9 and October 3 (only 60% of the production was utilized), possesses good acidity as well as pure blueberry, mulberry and black currant fruit intermixed with notions of licorice, Christmas fruitcake, underbrush and forest floor. With medium body and more texture than is found in most 2013s, it should drink well for 8-10 years. This vineyard is meticulously manicured and the wine is brilliantly made by Hubert de Bouard.
90-93 points – Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #214, Aug 2014)

Dark and loamy-edged, with a generous feel to the layers of warm fig paste, blackberry coulis and plum sauce, quickly followed by smoldering tobacco and bittersweet cocoa notes. The tarry spine imparts a muscular feel overall. Shows more power than purity, but pulls it off. Best from 2018 through 2025. 6,667 cases made.
– JM (Wine Spectator.com, March 2016)

Sexy and elegant for the vintage. A blueberry, floral and citrus character on the nose and palate. Full body with an impressive density for the vintage and a pretty, bright finish. Excellent length.
– jamessuckling.com, April 2014)

Opaque dark ruby. Complex aromas of blueberry, mocha, underbrush and aromatic herbs. Sweet, fleshy, clean flavors of dark berries and chocolate-covered plums are complicated by oaky and peppery nuances at the back. This is a successful Angelus for the year--one that is less extracted than some recent monsters and benefited in overall balance because of it.
– Ian D'Agata (vinous.com, May 2014)

Quality 882 | Brand 978 | Economics 918 | buzz brand
Quality: Above the average quality score of its peer group for the 2013 vintage, 799 Brand: Strong restaurant presence, featuring on 26 of the world's top wine lists, including Blue Hill at Stone Barns Economics: Above its peer group average price of £85 for the 2013 vintage Production: Higher production than its peer group average of 46,409 bottles

- www.wine-lister.com June 2017