Château Angélus, 2024

"Dark ruby, opaque core, purple reflections, broad rim brightening. Delicate herbal savouriness, notes of heart cherry, a hint of plum, with candied orange zest in the background. Complex, red berry, silky, ripe tannins, fresh acidity, red cherry on the finish, lingers, salty finish, good certain ageing potential."

"Vivid plum colour, cedar and gunsmoke on the opening, skilfully and carefully put together, slim through the palate, but this is very clearly finessed, sleek, with quiet confidence, and pumice stone texture, cherry pit, squid ink, damson, rosebud, Cabernet Franc dominant in terms of its floral aromatics. 39hl/h yield, 40th anniversary vintage of Hubert de Böuard. This will for sure be ready to drink earlier than many vintages of Angélus, but it is well structured and will age for many years to come. No chaptilisation."