Medium brick colored, out of the gate, the nose of the 1953 Angélus bedazzles with the most evocative perfume of jasmine and orange blossom (unusual for a red, but yes!) over a core of redcurrant jelly, kirsch, blackberry preserves and dried blueberries with fragrant wafts of molten licorice, powdered cinnamon, cloves, sandalwood and cast iron pan, plus a hint of crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, the amount of energetic fruit still coating the palate at this state of maturity is just astonishing. With a solid line of grainy tannins and fantastic freshness beautifully supporting all those wonderfully perfumed layers, it finishes very long and mineral laced. The wine was still holding strong even after an hour in the glass, revealing even more exotic spice and incense notes, while the floral and red fruit notes held their own. Just incredible.