The finest effort since the 1989 and 1990, this dense purple-colored wine has an extravagantly ripe, concentrated style. The 2000 (in a new engraved bottle) offers up aromas of blackberry liqueur and vintage port. As the wine sits in the glass, graphite, wet stones, smoke, barbecue spices, and olives also make an appearance. It unfolds on the palate in layers, is full-bodied, big and rich yet incredibly poised, well-balanced, and pure. Quite backward, this is one of the greatest Angelus made to d...

Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-03

Community Tasting Notes (average 94.6 pts. and median of 95 pts. in 19 notes)

Rating: (93-96) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 139 on Feb-02

Rating: 97/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator

now-2030 (96)