Chateau Angelus • St. Emilion, France
Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in…Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in a warm, south-facing amphitheatre of clay-limestone soils that accentuates ripe fruit and early ripening. Defined by an…Learn More »
$1599
/750ml
1990 Retail Average
99
/100
1990 Pro Rating
Opulent yet still astonishingly vibrant, the 1990 Château Angélus saturates the palate with layers of blackcurrant and plum compote, laced with warm spice, cured meat, cedar and tobacco. The texture is plush and enveloping, but there’s enough freshness and aromatic lift—floral hints and sweet spice—to keep this powerful Saint-Émilion from ever feeling heavy. A benchmark right-bank classic at its peak, with depth and complexity that reward unhurried contemplation in the glass.
Dry-aged ribeye with bone marrow; Roast lamb shoulder with thyme and garlic; Duck confit with lentils
Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in a warm, south-facing amphitheatre of clay-limestone soils that accentuates ripe fruit and early ripening. Defined by an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Franc for the Right Bank, it is known for combining lush, dense, creamy texture with floral lift, spice, freshness, and long ageing potential, expressing both power and refinement from its iconic hillside terroir.