Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2005 Vignerons de Bel-Air This straddles the line between

This straddles the line between power and elegance

A fine floral and fruity fragrance reminiscent of lilac

is quite different from the previous vintages

rich and fleshy

It's a showy and impressive wine that should develop nicely in bottle

Chateau Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2005 Vignerons de Bel-Air This straddles the line betweenTruly great stuff, this wine performed at a three digit level both in the horizontal tasting of 2005s in Baltimore, as well as in Montreal at this mini vertical. This sensational, opaque, bluish purple wine offers up notes of vanillin, spring flowers, blueberry and blackberry liqueur, plus a touch of licorice. The wine hits the palate with a thunderous cascade of ripe, rich, concentrated fruit. It is full bodied, multidimensional and layered. The