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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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.HK$7,350.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
Tasted blind as a vintage comparison at the Valandraud vertical, the 2012 Angelus has a forward and generous bouquet of mulberry, boysenberry, orange rind and slithers of tangerine. It is undoubtedly detailed and energetic, a subtle marine scent surfacing with continued aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded and supple tannin, slightly honeyed in texture yet with a keen line of acidity running through it. Impressive body and mass, yet primal, surly and broody. Perhaps only now is it starting to flex its muscles. This is a well crafted and opulent Saint Emilion with a long future ahead and it may warrant a higher score in the future. Those who cellar this for over a decade will see this in full flight. Tasted December 2016.HK$8,560.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Redcurrants, sweet tobacco and flowers with some sandalwood. Very perfumed and floral. So pure. Full-bodied, yet so refined and layered, with a soft, compact palate and a crushed-velvet mouth-feel. Poised fruit at the end, together with fresh, rare wood and a light chocolate undertone to the aftertaste. This is open, yet there’s so much in reserve. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. Leave it in the cellar for at least eight years. Try after 2029.HK$6,720.00
