2015 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | |
Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
Winery | |
Vintage | 2015 |
Grape | , |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
Drink window | 2023 - 2050 |
Available as of | Aug 6, 2025 |
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Description
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and her nephew, Thierry Grenié-de Boüard, represent the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family to manage Angélus. Following Catherine Sophie de Boüard de Laforest in 1800 and Eugénie Chatenet in 1900, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is the third woman to lead this estate, which she has overseen and grown. She is aware of the task entrusted to her in 2012 and the responsibilities it entails. She embodies the values that have guided her family throughout the estate's history: integrity, hard work, humility, and a sense of duty. Along with her nephew, she continues the work of their ancestors with the sole purpose of defending the grandeur of Angélus and ensuring that this name, synonymous with excellence and timelessness, endures.
The efforts of the dedicated owner, Hubert de Boüard, to produce the best wine in Bordeaux were rewarded in 2012 with the promotion of Château Angelus to the Super Class A. Only four Saint-Émilion wines are allowed to carry this highest classification: Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pavie, and Angélus.
The good ratio of limestone and clay ensures excellent water and mineral balance. The grape varieties are divided according to soil type: Merlots on the slopes (more clay) and Cabernet Francs on the sandy-clay-limestone soils at the foot. The Angelus vineyard is situated in a natural amphitheater on the south-facing slope at the foot of Saint-Émilion, which causes summer temperatures to rise and accelerates grape ripening. The soil has natural drainage due to the slope.
The style of this impressive wine is one of silk and velvet. Rich and deliciously concentrated. This cashmere texture, full of spicy black forest fruit and truffle, is so opulent that it "takes your breath away," according to leading wine publications worldwide. It goes without saying why this has become one of the most sought-after wines in the world.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Specifications
Available as of | Aug 6, 2025 |
---|---|
Type of Wine | Red |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Angélus |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2015 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2050 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 97 |
James Suckling rating | 99 |
Vinous rating | 97 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
97
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2023 - 2050
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
21st Feb 2018
Source
Interim Issue Mid-February 2018, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Angelus reveals a deep garnet-purple color and fragrant aromas of crushed red currants, warm plums and pencil shavings with hints of incense, sage, violets and tobacco. Full-bodied, very fine and intense yet exquisitely delicate with wonderful freshness, it has ripe yet firm, very finely grained tannins and an epically long, perfumed finish. With bags of perfume and a captivating plushness, this Angelus is a real head-turner!
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James Suckling
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Wine Spectator
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS
St.-Emilion 2015
Score: 96
Release Price $365
Country France
Region Right Bank
Issue: Mar 31, 2018
Tasting Note
Dense, dark and muscular, featuring waves of warmed fig, plum and black currant paste that roll in with warm ganache, baker's chocolate and espresso accents. A huge swath of smoldering tobacco is brewing on the finish, which has a brooding feel, thanks to tannins that hit like a thunderclap at the end. If you've got time to wait... Best from 2028 through 2045. 8,750 cases made. — JM
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Vinous
97
From: Finally: Bordeaux 2015 In Bottle (Jul 2019)
The 2015 Angélus has a calm, cool and collected bouquet of tightly wound black fruit that unfurls with aeration to reveal blackberry, gravel and pencil box notes; classic, almost Left Bank in style, and delivered with real panache. The palate is exquisitely balanced with fine but grippy tannin, layers of black and red fruit tinged with vanilla and perfect acidity. The harmonious, sensual finish is very alluring. What a stunning 2015 this is going to be! Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
- By Neal Martin on January 2019
95+
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: 2015 Bordeaux: Every Bottle Tells a Story... (Feb 2018)
Readers will have to be very patient with the 2015 Angélus. Massively tannic and forbidding, Angélus is one of the most reticent, unyielding 2015s I tasted. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc, the approach to extraction, aging in the cellar - which involves minimal racking and low S02 - and slightly late bottling are some of the factors that result in a huge, powerful, impenetrable wine at this stage. Even so, the 2015 exudes concentration and depth. Time in the glass brings out some of the wine's unctuousness, but it will be at least a decade before the 2015 is ready to deliver true drinking pleasure.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2017
(94-96)
From: Bordeaux’s Radiant 2015s (Apr 2016)
In 2015, Angélus is 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc. It is also one of the most powerful, vertical wines of the vintage. A rush of sweet floral and spice notes appear first, before waves of intense, inky/purplish fruit take hold of all the senses. The tannins need time to soften, probably quite a bit of time, but there is no denying the wine's sheer beauty. I came back to the 2015 several hours later and found a wine that had blossomed beautifully with air. The 2015 will be magnificent once the tannins soften. Readers will have to be patient, as that is likely to take a decade-plus to happen.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2016
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Michel de Boüard de Laforest, historian, chartist and rector of the Academy of Caen, researched the origins of his family. The earliest reference he found to his family tree was that of Georges Boüard, born in 1544, a Bourgeois and Jurat from the city of Bordeaux. At the end of the 18th century, in 1782, Jean de Boüard de Laforest, a bodyguard of the king, settled in Saint-Emilion. His daughter, Catherine Sophie de Boüard de Laforest, met Charles Souffrain de Lavergne in 1795 and settled on the Mazerat estate, which belonged to her husband. At the beginning of the 20th century, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest inherited the estate. He expanded it and the half kilo in 1920 with the name of a 3-hectare toe enclosure called Angélus. He left it to his sons in 1945. Jacques and Christian de Boüard de Laforest continue the work of their father and that of previous generations. The property was incorporated in 1954. They expanded it further until it exceeded 20 acres in 1985. At that time, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, son of Jacques, took over the management of the estate and was joined in 1987 by his cousin Jean-Bernard Grenié, son-in-law of Christian and later his daughter, Stéphanie de Boüard- Rivul in 2012.
The vineyard of Château Angélus is located in a natural amphitheater overlooking the three Saint-Emilion churches. In the middle of this special place, the sounds were amplified and the angel bells in the morning, afternoon and evening. They travel the working day in the rhythm in the surrounding villages and the men and women who take a few minutes to stop working and pray. The great French Impressionist painter Jean-François Millet immortalized this moment of prayer in his magnificent work "The Angelus", now on display at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Less than a kilometer from the famous bell tower of Saint-Emilion, situated at the acclaimed 'foot of the hill' facing south, Angélus has been the life's work of eight generations of the Boüard de Laforest family. In the probable classification of Saint-Emilion wines in 1954, Château Angélus was a Grand Cru Classé. Already at that time it benefited from a solid reputation, which gave rise to the Bordeaux wine crisis of 1973 and participated in the oenological renewal of the 1980s. In this context, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, graduate oenologist at the University of Bordeaux, took advantage of past of this wonderful wine, while resolutely focusing on the future strategy and developing and pursuing an ambitious and innovative policy to achieve excellence in viticulture and making.
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and her nephew, Thierry Grenié-de Boüard, represent the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family to manage Angélus. Following Catherine Sophie de Boüard de Laforest in 1800 and Eugénie Chatenet in 1900, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is the third woman to lead this estate, which she has overseen and grown. She is aware of the task entrusted to her in 2012 and the responsibilities it entails. She embodies the values that have guided her family throughout the estate's history: integrity, hard work, humility, and a sense of duty. Along with her nephew, she continues the work of their ancestors with the sole purpose of defending the grandeur of Angélus and ensuring that this name, synonymous with excellence and timelessness, endures.
The efforts of the dedicated owner, Hubert de Boüard, to produce the best wine in Bordeaux were rewarded in 2012 with the promotion of Château Angelus to the Super Class A. Only four Saint-Émilion wines are allowed to carry this highest classification: Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pavie, and Angélus.
The good ratio of limestone and clay ensures excellent water and mineral balance. The grape varieties are divided according to soil type: Merlots on the slopes (more clay) and Cabernet Francs on the sandy-clay-limestone soils at the foot. The Angelus vineyard is situated in a natural amphitheater on the south-facing slope at the foot of Saint-Émilion, which causes summer temperatures to rise and accelerates grape ripening. The soil has natural drainage due to the slope.
The style of this impressive wine is one of silk and velvet. Rich and deliciously concentrated. This cashmere texture, full of spicy black forest fruit and truffle, is so opulent that it "takes your breath away," according to leading wine publications worldwide. It goes without saying why this has become one of the most sought-after wines in the world.
FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, right next to the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
You can read the full wine reviews from Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator, among others. This is a free service for our customers.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Available as of | Aug 6, 2025 |
---|---|
Type of Wine | Red |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
Icons | Icon France |
Winery | Chateau Angélus |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2015 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2050 |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Parker rating | 97 |
James Suckling rating | 99 |
Vinous rating | 97 |
Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
Rating
97
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2023 - 2050
Reviewed by
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date
21st Feb 2018
Source
Interim Issue Mid-February 2018, The Wine Advocate
A blend of 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc, the 2015 Angelus reveals a deep garnet-purple color and fragrant aromas of crushed red currants, warm plums and pencil shavings with hints of incense, sage, violets and tobacco. Full-bodied, very fine and intense yet exquisitely delicate with wonderful freshness, it has ripe yet firm, very finely grained tannins and an epically long, perfumed finish. With bags of perfume and a captivating plushness, this Angelus is a real head-turner!
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
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Wine Spectator
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS
St.-Emilion 2015
Score: 96
Release Price $365
Country France
Region Right Bank
Issue: Mar 31, 2018
Tasting Note
Dense, dark and muscular, featuring waves of warmed fig, plum and black currant paste that roll in with warm ganache, baker's chocolate and espresso accents. A huge swath of smoldering tobacco is brewing on the finish, which has a brooding feel, thanks to tannins that hit like a thunderclap at the end. If you've got time to wait... Best from 2028 through 2045. 8,750 cases made. — JM
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
97
From: Finally: Bordeaux 2015 In Bottle (Jul 2019)
The 2015 Angélus has a calm, cool and collected bouquet of tightly wound black fruit that unfurls with aeration to reveal blackberry, gravel and pencil box notes; classic, almost Left Bank in style, and delivered with real panache. The palate is exquisitely balanced with fine but grippy tannin, layers of black and red fruit tinged with vanilla and perfect acidity. The harmonious, sensual finish is very alluring. What a stunning 2015 this is going to be! Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
- By Neal Martin on January 2019
95+
Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
From: 2015 Bordeaux: Every Bottle Tells a Story... (Feb 2018)
Readers will have to be very patient with the 2015 Angélus. Massively tannic and forbidding, Angélus is one of the most reticent, unyielding 2015s I tasted. The high percentage of Cabernet Franc, the approach to extraction, aging in the cellar - which involves minimal racking and low S02 - and slightly late bottling are some of the factors that result in a huge, powerful, impenetrable wine at this stage. Even so, the 2015 exudes concentration and depth. Time in the glass brings out some of the wine's unctuousness, but it will be at least a decade before the 2015 is ready to deliver true drinking pleasure.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2017
(94-96)
From: Bordeaux’s Radiant 2015s (Apr 2016)
In 2015, Angélus is 62% Merlot and 38% Cabernet Franc. It is also one of the most powerful, vertical wines of the vintage. A rush of sweet floral and spice notes appear first, before waves of intense, inky/purplish fruit take hold of all the senses. The tannins need time to soften, probably quite a bit of time, but there is no denying the wine's sheer beauty. I came back to the 2015 several hours later and found a wine that had blossomed beautifully with air. The 2015 will be magnificent once the tannins soften. Readers will have to be patient, as that is likely to take a decade-plus to happen.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2016
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Michel de Boüard de Laforest, historian, chartist and rector of the Academy of Caen, researched the origins of his family. The earliest reference he found to his family tree was that of Georges Boüard, born in 1544, a Bourgeois and Jurat from the city of Bordeaux. At the end of the 18th century, in 1782, Jean de Boüard de Laforest, a bodyguard of the king, settled in Saint-Emilion. His daughter, Catherine Sophie de Boüard de Laforest, met Charles Souffrain de Lavergne in 1795 and settled on the Mazerat estate, which belonged to her husband. At the beginning of the 20th century, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest inherited the estate. He expanded it and the half kilo in 1920 with the name of a 3-hectare toe enclosure called Angélus. He left it to his sons in 1945. Jacques and Christian de Boüard de Laforest continue the work of their father and that of previous generations. The property was incorporated in 1954. They expanded it further until it exceeded 20 acres in 1985. At that time, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, son of Jacques, took over the management of the estate and was joined in 1987 by his cousin Jean-Bernard Grenié, son-in-law of Christian and later his daughter, Stéphanie de Boüard- Rivul in 2012.
The vineyard of Château Angélus is located in a natural amphitheater overlooking the three Saint-Emilion churches. In the middle of this special place, the sounds were amplified and the angel bells in the morning, afternoon and evening. They travel the working day in the rhythm in the surrounding villages and the men and women who take a few minutes to stop working and pray. The great French Impressionist painter Jean-François Millet immortalized this moment of prayer in his magnificent work "The Angelus", now on display at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.
Less than a kilometer from the famous bell tower of Saint-Emilion, situated at the acclaimed 'foot of the hill' facing south, Angélus has been the life's work of eight generations of the Boüard de Laforest family. In the probable classification of Saint-Emilion wines in 1954, Château Angélus was a Grand Cru Classé. Already at that time it benefited from a solid reputation, which gave rise to the Bordeaux wine crisis of 1973 and participated in the oenological renewal of the 1980s. In this context, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, graduate oenologist at the University of Bordeaux, took advantage of past of this wonderful wine, while resolutely focusing on the future strategy and developing and pursuing an ambitious and innovative policy to achieve excellence in viticulture and making.
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