The color is crimson leading into brick on the rim.
Nose is mature, leading into stewed fruit. Aromas of Luxardo cherry, stewed black plum toasted clove and old cedar with an undercurrent of sous bois (a fancy French-wine way to say undergrowth, like damp forest floor, mushroom, etc.)
On the palate it is showing its age with more earth than fruit. It has a savory, truffle edge with stewed plums, cherries and cassis. The standout flavor to me is of booze-free Luxardo cherries. That is accented by cedar chips, smoky clove and black tea leaves.
Past its prime for sure, but still offering an interesting interplay of secondary, earthy notes and stewy fruit. This is a wine I was anxious to get, as in its youth has consistently offered a luscious, balanced and delicious drinking experience at a relative value. These are the proprietors of Chateau Angelus after all. For a nice, everyday Merlot-driven Bordeaux wine, I suggest you seek out a current release.
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