Purple Angel 2017

Montes

Case Format: 6x75cl

Elegant on the nose, with aromas of ripe red and black berries over a background of sweet notes. Being stored in French oak barrels adds aromas of dark chocolate, coffee which go with the typical fruity aromas of this variety. Well structured on the palate, with smooth and full tannins. This superb wine represents a whole new dimension for Carmenère, the long-lost grape variety that recently resurfaced in Chile after being presumed extinct in Bordeaux, its original home. Purple Angel, has been recognised as Chile’s best Carmenère. Critics all over the world have named this wine a “wine from another planet”. Montes was founded in 1987 by winemaker Aurelio Montes and Douglas Murray. Their vision was to produce Chilean wines of premium quality. They’ve continued to raise the bar for the country ever since. And the Purple Angel is one of the most sought-after Carménères in the world.

IN BOND

CRITIC REVIEWS

James Suckling

Such an amazing, floral nose with blackberries, blueberries, violets and other flowers. Full-bodied, yet so balanced and refined with vibrancy and energy. It’s really racy and exciting with a super long, beautiful finish. Tight and super polished. Needs two or three years to open more. Beauty. Drink after 2021.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

Cru Wine stores all its wines in-bond with LCB Eton Park. Wines purchased to be stored In-Bond (IB) or En Primeur are not available for immediate delivery. Storage charges will apply if you choose to store your wines with us. Duty and VAT will be applied if you choose to have your wines delivered to a UK address. If you live outside of mainland UK additional delivery charges will occur.