2022 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion

Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, and her nephew Thierry Grenié-de Boüard represent the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family to manage Angélus. After Catherine Sophie de Boüard de Laforest in 1800 and Eugénie Chatenet in 1900, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is the third woman to head this estate, which she has seen grow. She is aware of the task entrusted to her in 2012 and of the responsibilities that this entails. She represents the values that have guided her family throughout the history of this estate: integrity, hard work, humility and a sense of duty. Together with her nephew, she is continuing the work of their ancestors with the sole aim of defending the grandeur of Angélus and ensuring that this name, synonymous with excellence and timelessness, endures.

The efforts of the passionate owner, Hubert de Boüard, to make the best wine in Bordeaux were rewarded in 2012 with the promotion of Château Angelus to the super class A. Only four Saint-Emilions are allowed to use this highest qualification: Cheval Blanc, Ausone, Pavie and Angélus. The good ratio between lime and clay ensures an excellent water and mineral balance. The grape varieties are divided according to the soil type: merlots on the flanks (more clay) and cabernets francs on the sand-clay-limestone soils at the foot. The Angelus vineyard is located in a natural amphitheatre on the south side and at the foot of Saint-Emilion, which causes the temperature to rise in the summer and the ripening of the grapes to come earlier. The soil has natural drainage due to the slope.

The style of this impressive wine is silky and velvety. Rich and deliciously concentrated. This cashmere texture full of spicy black forest fruits and truffle is so opulent "it takes your breath away" according to the world's leading wine magazines. It goes without saying why this has become one of the most sought-after wines in the world. The Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion is an extremely refined and sharpened Angelus with superfine tannins and sweet ripe fruit on the central palate. It is full, yet tight and so polished. Silky. Very subtle. Bright blue fruit, black fruit and pips. Supple and mineral. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.