17 results for "1979 Angelus Bordeaux Blend" between $100.00 and $2,000.00

Since the mid eighties, this winery has been a consistent very high-level performer. I have always been pleased that I was lucky enough to purchase a case each of the 88, 89, and 90 on futures. The 2000 more than maintains this chateau?s reputation but I do not believe it is the equivalent of their efforts in 89, 90, and 95 and is only slightly better than the 1998. Very thick dark red black color with thick heavily pigmented legs. Strong aromas of pine, new oak, dark fruits, mint, and spice. Nice...

points awarded: JL 96-98 JS 97-98 NM 92-94 WA 94-96 WS 94-97 reviewswinery info shipping details Chuck Hayward, JJ Buckley, April 2011 55% merlot, 45% cabernet franc. 38 year old vines planted in clay and limestone soils for the upper part; clay, sand and limestone for the foothill portion. Yields of 32 hls/ha. Harvested between Sept. 26th and Oct. 21st. 100% new oak. This Angelus is looking like one of the top releases in the Right Bank. The aromas are balanced and with a sense of restraint...

This chateau has been turning out such spectacular wines that it is not surprising it was elevated in the recent reclassification of St.-Emilion. Any Bordeaux lover would be thrilled to have either of the 1989 or 1990 in his or her cellar. Both wines reveal an opaque purple color, with the 1990 slightly more inky. Both wines are also exceptionally endowed, backward, rich, full-bodied, and crammed with fruit. The 1990 is softer than the 1989 (because of the vintage's greater ripeness), as well as...

Inital nose is barnyard,love it, but after an hour in decanter this wine opens to beautiful blackberry, cassis fruit with a hint of vanilla. Deep purple to the rim, very full bodied, this baby is just now starting to drink at its potential. Huge and concentrated but with very polished tannins and a long velvety finish. The acidity was very refreshing and paired beautifully with grilled lamb. PSome give this 95, but I think it is even a little better!

Chteau Angelus Saint-Emilion, Grand Cru Classe, Red Bordeaux, France. 98 Points, Parker. "This 7,000 case blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc will rival or perhaps eclipse vintages such as 2000, 1998, 1990, and 1989. Its dense purple color is followed by an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, espresso roast, blackberries, blueberries, and a hint of wood. In spite of its thick texture, terrific acidity, high tannins, and enormous intensity as well as richness, it is surprisingly approachable...

Made from yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, this blend of 58% Merlot and 42% Cabernet Franc exhibits an inky/blue/purple color as well as a sweet bouquet of blueberries, blackberries, camphor, forest floor, and a hint of spring flowers. Although backward, it reveals great intensity, sweet tannin, a nuanced, lively personality, full body, and a promising style. Like a lot of these wines, the score for this wine is probably low given the late malolactic fermentation as well as a later than usual...

smooth, silky, soft tannin structure when drinking in March 2008. leather, blackberry nose with hints of plum and long finish. Drank along side 1979 Lafite and it was far superior to Lafite for this year and that bottle.

This tasting consisted of each of the varietal components of Las Cases, followed by the final blend for Leoville-Las Cases. It is hard to believe, but the cuvee of Cabernet Sauvignon is so acidic, tough, hard, sinewy, and almost out of balance that it merits only an average rating, yet the final wine, which consists of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, is much better. It is a poignant example of how important blending can be, and how small percentages of other varietals can soften and alter a wine's personality...