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 | 1 | 92 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£3,967.27 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Angélus continues its hot streak. Super color and concentration for the vintage. Exotic aromas of berries, red fruits, toasted oak and minerals. Full-bodied, with full, silky tannins and a long minty, fruity finish. Fine for drinking now. Best after 1999. 10,000 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£6,340.87 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2005 Angelus is as good as it gets, and despite having 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it, is as profound a drinking experience as money can buy even today. Offering off the hook notes of blackcurrants, smoked herbs, blackberries, toasted spice, espresso and scorched earth, this beauty is unctuous and opulent on the palate, with incredible depth, yet never seems heavy, cumbersome or over the top. It has more depth and concentration than the 1990 (and I suspect any vintage in the 1990s or 2000s) and will keep for another 30 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£4,009.27 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)Initially the wine is all firm tannins, but then there is a pure line of fresh black fruits that comes through, with cranberry tannins and blackberry jamminess. Above it all, is succulent richness and clear acidity. A beautifully shaped wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£3,796.87 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)A complete wine, from the black currant fruits through the balanced tannins to the acidity. It is sturdy, complex, a wine that is already singing and will age well. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£4,720.87 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Blended of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2009 Angélus sings of blackberry preserves, warm black cherries, stewed plums and dried herbs with hints of Chinese five spice, fragrant earth, truffles and new leather. Full, rich, spicy and decadent in the mouth, it has a plush, velvety texture and well-knit freshness, finishing very long with tons of spicy layers. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£6,550.51 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Composed of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2010 Angélus has an open-for-business nose of baked plums, Black Forest cake and blueberry pie with touches of hoisin, Marmite toast and eucalyptus. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-sensuous, the palate is jam-packed with decadent fruit and framed by firm, ripe, and rounded tannins, finishing with epic length. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£3,529.27 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Effectively half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is a tremendous wine. With very fine tannins, spice from a touch of wood and swathes of ripe fruits give this wine its concentration and its huge potential. The wine has weight and a dark, dense structure that will allow it to age for many years. Drink from 2027. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 99-100 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£4,273.78 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This shows the purity of Angelus. I have never tasted a wine from here with such incredible clarity. Full body, full fruit and full beauty. Super silky tannins. A joy to taste. Makes you want to drink it. 62% merlot and 38% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WE) |
Inc. VAT
£3,957.67 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This is a rich, perfumed wine, with dense tannins and intense layers of black plum and spice. The palate is firmly built yet broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones and honed by a solid, dry core. Drink from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,341.67 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a fantastic second wine with walnut, berry, stone and bark character. The texture is really excellent with a chewy yet ultra-polished mouthfeel. Long and intense. Better than the 2015. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WS) |
In Bond
£3,274.00 |
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Wine Spectator (92)Angélus continues its hot streak. Super color and concentration for the vintage. Exotic aromas of berries, red fruits, toasted oak and minerals. Full-bodied, with full, silky tannins and a long minty, fruity finish. Fine for drinking now. Best after 1999. 10,000 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
£5,252.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2005 Angelus is as good as it gets, and despite having 2-3 decades of prime drinking ahead of it, is as profound a drinking experience as money can buy even today. Offering off the hook notes of blackcurrants, smoked herbs, blackberries, toasted spice, espresso and scorched earth, this beauty is unctuous and opulent on the palate, with incredible depth, yet never seems heavy, cumbersome or over the top. It has more depth and concentration than the 1990 (and I suspect any vintage in the 1990s or 2000s) and will keep for another 30 years or more. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WE) |
In Bond
£3,309.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (95)Initially the wine is all firm tannins, but then there is a pure line of fresh black fruits that comes through, with cranberry tannins and blackberry jamminess. Above it all, is succulent richness and clear acidity. A beautifully shaped wine. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WE) |
In Bond
£3,132.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (94)A complete wine, from the black currant fruits through the balanced tannins to the acidity. It is sturdy, complex, a wine that is already singing and will age well. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£3,902.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Blended of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2009 Angélus sings of blackberry preserves, warm black cherries, stewed plums and dried herbs with hints of Chinese five spice, fragrant earth, truffles and new leather. Full, rich, spicy and decadent in the mouth, it has a plush, velvety texture and well-knit freshness, finishing very long with tons of spicy layers. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (WA) |
In Bond
£5,419.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Composed of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet colored 2010 Angélus has an open-for-business nose of baked plums, Black Forest cake and blueberry pie with touches of hoisin, Marmite toast and eucalyptus. Full-bodied, rich and oh-so-sensuous, the palate is jam-packed with decadent fruit and framed by firm, ripe, and rounded tannins, finishing with epic length. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
£2,909.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Effectively half-and-half Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this is a tremendous wine. With very fine tannins, spice from a touch of wood and swathes of ripe fruits give this wine its concentration and its huge potential. The wine has weight and a dark, dense structure that will allow it to age for many years. Drink from 2027. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 99-100 (JS) |
In Bond
£3,523.00 |
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James Suckling (99-100)This shows the purity of Angelus. I have never tasted a wine from here with such incredible clarity. Full body, full fruit and full beauty. Super silky tannins. A joy to taste. Makes you want to drink it. 62% merlot and 38% cabernet franc. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (WE) |
In Bond
£3,266.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (100)This is a rich, perfumed wine, with dense tannins and intense layers of black plum and spice. The palate is firmly built yet broadened out by plump dark-fruit tones and honed by a solid, dry core. Drink from 2025. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94-95 (JS) |
In Bond
£1,086.00 |
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James Suckling (94-95)This is a fantastic second wine with walnut, berry, stone and bark character. The texture is really excellent with a chewy yet ultra-polished mouthfeel. Long and intense. Better than the 2015. |
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