2015 Angelus tasted, and more

2015 Carillon d'Angelus

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise, spices, minerals, fruit forward, somewhat leaner than last botle, long. 92

 

2015 Château Angelus

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, floral, nuanced, detailed, lifted and bright nose, some vanilla and spices, layered. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, red and dark fruits, nuanced, detailed, energetic, minerals, layered, long finish, a beauty. 96

 

2018 Château Lamothe-Bergeron

Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, vanilla nose, lighter. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, liquorice, vanilla, spices, lacks some lift, fairly juicy, good length. 88

 

2022 Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuisse

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, pears, lighter nose, leaner. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruit forward, easy going, good length. 86

 

2018 Le C de Carmes Haut-Brion

Ruby. Blackberries, dark fruits, blueberries, nuanced, some herb notes nose. Medium acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, some herbs, leaner bodied, liquorice, long. Somewhat lazy. 90

 

2017 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, anise, liquorice, lifted, detailed nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, detailed, quite energetic, lighter bodied but long finish. 95

 

2016 Château Chasse-Spleen

 Corked.

 

2016 Château Chasse-Spleen

Ruby. Cassis, some vanilla and spices, blueberries, somewhat scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blueberries, fruit forward, quite lively and playful, long. 91

 

2016 Pavillon de Léoville Poyferré 

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, juicy, dark fruits, nuanced, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, long. 91

 

2019 Château Gruaud Larose

Ruby. Cassis, blackberrie,s vanilla, spices, fruit forward, tight but opened up nicely with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, liquorice, layered, nuanced, quite intense, firm, long. 95

 

1980 Mas Amiel

Ruby core, broad brick rim. Dates, dried fruits, figs, nuanced, detailed, scented nose, quite intense. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, anise, nuanced, raisins, figs, dates, detailed and layered, long. 93

 

2022 Faiveley Puligny-Montrachet

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, some citrus, pears and vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruit forward, full bodied for Puligny, and a bit on the lazy side. 87

 

2016 Ruinart Millesime 

Pale lemon yellow. Light nose of chalk, minerals, citrus, some brioche, tighter. Fresh acidity, lively, refreshing, leaner, fruit forward, tight, leaner, narrower, long. 89