Angelus
About Château Angélus
Nestled in the picturesque wine region of Saint-Émilion in Bordeaux, France, Château Angélus is a prestigious and historic winery celebrated for its exceptional wines, rich heritage, and prestigious status.
Recognized as a Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' estate, the top classification in St Émilion before the departure from the system in 2022, Château Angélus is known for expertly combining tradition with innovation to create truly remarkable wines that are coveted by connoisseurs and collectors alike. With a legacy that dates back to the 18th century, Château Angélus has consistently been associated with exceptional winemaking and terroir.
The winery's acclaimed winemaking team, currently led by the dynamic duo of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, has continued this tradition, ensuring that each vintage reflects the estate's passion for excellence, quality, and attention to detail.
Viniculture
Château Angélus prides itself on adhering to time-honoured winemaking techniques while simultaneously adopting modern innovations to enhance the unique characteristics of its vineyards. The winemaking process is centred around gentle extraction and refining of the tannins to ensure that each wine showcases the exquisite flavours, aromas, and textures that have made Château Angélus a renowned name in the wine world.
The estate's distinct style is characterized by its lush, opulent fruit, velvety tannins, and unparalleled depth and complexity. Throughout the years, Château Angélus has produced numerous exceptional vintages that have been highly praised by critics and enthusiasts alike. Among these standout vintages, the 2000, 2005, 2009, and 2010 are just a few examples of the outstanding quality, elegance, and longevity that Château Angélus wines are renowned for. Experience the unmatched luxury and sophistication of Château Angélus, and discover for yourself why this esteemed winery continues to captivate the hearts and palates of wine aficionados worldwide.
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Bordeaux | 10 | 98-100 (WCI) |
Inc. VAT
£2,607.89 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (98-100)Deeply colored, the wine is all about its elegance in the texture. The fruits offer a level of purity and refinement that was not present in older vintages. Perfectly balanced, vibrant, long and intense, the wine is incredibly sensuous, velvety, and silky. The level of concentration remains, but the sensation here is now one of sensuality, balance, and sophistication. The silky, pure, red and black pit fruits with a cool touch of orange rind remain with you for close to 60 seconds. Fermentation at cooler temperatures and no sulfur during the fermentations helped maintain the wines elegance and purity. The wine blends 60% Merlot, and 40% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.65 pH. Harvesting took place, September 6 - September 28. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 98-100 (WCI) |
In Bond
£2,154.00 |
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The Wine Cellar Insider (98-100)Deeply colored, the wine is all about its elegance in the texture. The fruits offer a level of purity and refinement that was not present in older vintages. Perfectly balanced, vibrant, long and intense, the wine is incredibly sensuous, velvety, and silky. The level of concentration remains, but the sensation here is now one of sensuality, balance, and sophistication. The silky, pure, red and black pit fruits with a cool touch of orange rind remain with you for close to 60 seconds. Fermentation at cooler temperatures and no sulfur during the fermentations helped maintain the wines elegance and purity. The wine blends 60% Merlot, and 40% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.65 pH. Harvesting took place, September 6 - September 28. |