2022 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum

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 finest wine in Bordeaux were rewarded in 2012 with the promotion of Château Angelus to the Super Class A. Only four Saint-Émilion wines are entitled to 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 ripeness. The soil has natural drainage due to the slope.

The style of this impressive wine is silky and velvety. Rich and delightfully 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. The Château Angélus 1st Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion is an exceptionally refined and honed Angelus with superfine tannins and sweet, ripe fruit on the central palate. It is full-bodied, yet taut, and so polished. Silky smooth. Very subtle. Bright blue fruit, black fruit, and pips. Supple and mineral. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc.

This is a 1.5 litre magnum – even tastier, more festive and with a longer drinking window.

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