Château Angélus: The Icon of Saint-Émilion Excellence

About Château Angélus

The story of Château Angélus begins in 1782 when Jean de Boüard de Laforest settled in Saint-Émilion, marking the family's Bordeaux legacy. The estate expanded significantly in the early 20th century when Maurice de Boüard de Laforest added a 3-hectare parcel named Angélus in 1920.

The vineyard, spanning 20 hectares, lies on south-facing slopes, with upper sections planted on clay-limestone soils and lower sections on clay-sand-limestone. Château Angélus rose to prominence under Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, who transformed the estate after taking charge in 1985. His dedication and innovative techniques led to its promotion to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. Today, the estate is managed by Hubert's daughter, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, continuing the family tradition.

Focus on Saint-Émilion Appellation

Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site, covers 5,331 hectares of vines steeped in history dating back to Roman times. The appellation is divided into three geological sections:

• the limestone plateau near the town, offering chalky and clayey siliceous soils

• the northwest corner extending toward Pomerol, characterized by sandy layers over clay

• the southern section near the Dordogne River, with sandy soils and alluvial gravel deposits

Merlot reigns supreme in Saint-Émilion, supported by Cabernet Franc and smaller proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon.

 2007 Saint-Émilion, Château Angélus: A Vintage of Surprising Elegance

The 2007 vintage from Chateau Angélus presents an expressive nose of red and black fruits, graphite, cedar, and floral scents. The unctuous mouthfeel reveals a silky structure, fine tension, and great precision. Multi-layered flavours of dark cherry, strawberry, roasted coffee, liquorice, and hints of blood orange are liberally laced with mineral notes, supported by well-judged acidity and resolved tannins.

Despite a challenging growing season with cool, wet weather in early summer, fine conditions in September allowed satisfactory ripening. Written off upon release due to high en-primeur prices, the 2007 vintage now reveals soft, supple textures and classic character. Château Angélus delivered a wine with excellent balance, density, and amazing fruit purity, exuding crisp energy and charm. A delightful surprise from a discounted vintage.

Blend of 62% merlot and 38% cabernet franc.

2010 Saint-Émilion, Château Angélus: A Masterpiece of Balance and Power

The 2010 vintage from Chateau Angélus boasts an enthralling nose of dark berries, chocolate, liquorice, and spice box, complemented by smoke and floral scents. The dense, opulent mouthfeel has a velvety texture, remarkable precision, and incredible concentration. Mouth-coating flavours of raspberry, blueberry, roasted coffee, truffle, and white pepper are underpinned by a firm mineral backbone, lively acidity, and fine-grained tannins that lead to a long, grippy finish.

This sensational wine showcases majestic poise and remarkable balance. Although still at the start of its drinking window, its richness and complexity promise immense potential. The blend of youthful vigour and captivating depth bodes well for future grandeur. Give it a few more years, and it will undoubtedly become a phenomenal wine.

Blend of 55% merlot and 45% cabernet franc. The 20ha vineyard lies on south-facing slopes, with upper parts on clay-limestone soils planted mainly with merlot and lower parts on clay-sand-limestone with cabernet franc.

2012 Saint-Émilion, Le Carillon d'Angélus: A Remarkable Second Wine

Le Carillon d'Angélus, the second wine of Chateau Angélus, represents 20% of the estate's production. The 2012 vintage is a blend of 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers an aromatic nose of ripe red berry fruits, plum, baking spices, crushed stones, and floral scents.

The supple mouthfeel, fine texture, and balanced structure reveal multi-layered flavours of blueberry, black cherry, coffee, and liquorice. Subtle hints of dark chocolate and caramel enhance the tasting experience. With well-knit acidity and polished tannins, this wine leads to a long, persistent finish. While lacking the grandeur of the grand vin, this delightful wine embodies the finesse and charm of prestigious Saint-Émilion grands crus classés.

Blend of 50% merlot, 47% cabernet franc and 3% cabernet sauvignon.

2014 Saint-Émilion, Château Angélus: Poised for a Brilliant Future

The 2014 vintage of Chateau Angélus offers a captivating bouquet of black fruits, tobacco, leather, and forest floor, accompanied by floral scents. The dense texture and ample volume carry multi-layered flavours of blackberry, black cherry, fig, cocoa, clove, and vanilla, all enhanced by earthy mineral undertones. Crisp acidity and powdery tannins lead to a long, seductive finish.

While not a blockbuster vintage, the 2014 Angélus showcases remarkable balance, succulence, and freshness. In its early drinking window, the wine still exhibits restraint and bold muscularity, but the complexity and harmony promise a brilliant future. This vintage is an enjoyable sip while waiting for its successors to mature.

Blend of 50% merlot and 50% cabernet franc.

2015 Saint-Émilion, Le Carillon d'Angélus: A Delightful, Accessible Wine

The 2015 vintage of Le Carillon d'Angélus features an aromatic nose of red and black fruits, chocolate, tobacco, and crushed flowers. The supple mouthfeel reveals fleshy textures and excellent precision, with multi-layered flavours of ripe blackberry, cherry, clove, cinnamon, and hints of minty notes. Silky tannins and juicy acidity lead to a long, appealing finish.

This wine impresses with its freshness, balance, and harmony. The restrained power and fruit intensity on the palate make it highly enjoyable at this early stage. While not matching the grandeur of Angélus, the 2015 Carillon d’Angélus has a distinctive personality that can rival many prestigious St-Émilion grands crus.

Blend of 50% merlot, 40% cabernet franc and 10% cabernet sauvignon on 15ha in different parcels on clay, limestone and sandy soils. Aged 16 months in 50% new oak.

Why Choose Château Angélus?

Château Angélus is synonymous with Saint-Émilion excellence, offering wines that combine traditional techniques with modern innovation. The estate's legacy, world-class terroir, and dedication to quality make it a standout choice for wine enthusiasts.