Château Angélus 2010 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé

The nose is very elegant and offers a beautiful freshness/definition, deepness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, quite ripe wild strawberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of camphor, Sichuan pepper, small red fruits as well as very fine hints of vanilla pod, a subtle hint of nutmeg, cloves, a very discreet hint of Badiane and underwood. The palate is fresh, mineral, elegant, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, finesse, tension as well as subtility/justness, a very beautiful balance, a very beautiful freshness and suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh cassis, juicy/fresh Boysen, small notes of quite ripe wild strawberry associated with small fine touches of violet plum, tonka bean, cardamom, cloves as well as hints of tobacco, sweet spices, a very discreet hint of vanilla pod, underwood/fresh mushroom and a subtle hint of Badiane. Good length. Tannins are well-built, elegant and precise. A very fine chew on the finish/persistence. A very fine acidulous sensation on the finish/persistence which brings a lot of length and gourmandize.