2023 Château Angélus 1e Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Magnum
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | , |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2029 - 2056 |
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
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Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, and her cousin Thierry Grenié-de Boüard, represent the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family, who 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 domain, which she has seen grow. She is aware of the task entrusted to her in 2012 and the responsibilities this entails. She represents the values that have guided her family in the history of this domain: integrity, work, humility and sense of duty. Together with her cousin, she continues 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 Ch Angelus to the super class A. Only four Saint-Emilions can carry this highest qualification, Cheval Blanc, Ausone , Pavie and Angelus. The good ratio between lime and clay ensures 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 amphitheater on the south side and at the foot of Saint-Emilion, which increases temperatures in summer and advances the ripening of the grapes. The soil has natural drainage through the slope.
The style of this impressive wine is that of silk and velvet. Rich and deliciously concentrated. This cashmere texture full of spicy black forest fruit and truffle is so lush "that it takes your breath away" according to leading wine magazines in the world. It needs no further explanation 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 super fine tannins and sweet ripe fruit in the central palate. It's full, yet sleek and so polished. Silky soft. Very subtle. Bright blue fruit, black fruit and seeds. Smooth and mineral. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. This is a 1.5 liter magnum in wooden box (OWC/1).
Ratings: 98 Markus del Monego, 97-98 James Suckling, 97 Falstaff Magazine, 97 Decanter, 96-97 Alexandre Ma, 96 Jane Anson, 95-96 Wine Advocate, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94-96 Vinous (A. Galloni)
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Winery | Chateau Angélus |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2029 |
| Drinking till | 2056 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (95-96)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
A classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Angélus reflects this estate's continuing evolution with regard to ripeness, extraction and élevage choices, offering up attractive aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of mint, potpourri, rose petals, vine smoke and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with a velvety attack that segues into a core of pure, pillowy fruit framed by supple, powdery tannins, it's cool and harmonious, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. This is a terrific effort that foregrounds the vintage and the terroir at their best.
Since taking the helm at Angélus, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and her team, inspired by the terroir transparency of the wines of the 1950s, have been boldly evolving toward less impactful winemaking. What does that mean in practice? Cooler macerations, élevage that now incorporates foudres for the grand vin and tanks for Tempo, No. 3 and Carillon, reducing the impact of new barriques without the loss in precision that often comes from repeatedly reused barrels—along with, I'm sure, a host of other smaller changes that cumulatively mean that Angélus today is a very different beast from the rich, toasty wine of the 1990s and early 2000s.
The 2023 vintage has delivered wines with quite low pHs, with the team opting to harvest comparatively early to preserve freshness. Long cold macerations were followed by cool fermentations, with a maximum of 22 degrees Celsius, and the wines were barreled down clean and cool. Technical director Benjamin Laforet compares the vinifications in 2023 to a long-exposure photograph and compares the resulting wines with the estate's 2001s.
Published: Apr 26, 2024
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James Suckling
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS ST.-EMILION 2023
Monday, April 22, 2024
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2023
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Score
97-98
The transparency of fruit and the finesse is really something here. There’s depth and beauty to the pristine, fresh fruit. Full-bodied and muscular with wonderful tannins that provide tension and form. Subtle and weightless, this is a thought-provoking young wine. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc.
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2053
From: Bordeaux at the Crossroads: 2023 En Primeur (April 2024)
The 2023 Angélus is elegant and polished right out of the gate. Floral top notes and bright acids bring out the more refined side of Angélus. The 2023 shows how much Angélus has evolved in recent years. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint and rose petal lend notable verve. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. About half of the Franc is being raised in foudre. All the elements are so well integrated for a young wine. It is one of the best recent vintages I have tasted.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
“Two thousand twenty-three was the warmest year ever in France, but not in Bordeaux,” Hubert de Boüard stated emphatically. "We had mildew pressure in the spring and a cold summer until the end of August.” All that may be true, but what stands out most at Angélus these days is a greater focus on precision in the winemaking and farming.
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2060
From: The Dalmatian Vintage: Bordeaux 2023 (Apr 2024)
The 2023 Angélus is the traditional blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. It aged for 20 months in new oak with just over half the Cabernet Franc aged in foudres (the Merlot is apparently less receptive to this larger vessel). It has a crisp and precise bouquet, not powerful, a light marine influence coming through with background scents of oyster shell. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. There’s a pleasant saline edge to this Angélus, perhaps a little more compact on the mid-palate than usual, with touches of white pepper toward the finish. It needs a little more persistency on the aftertaste. This will deserve five of six years in bottle.
- By Neal Martin on April 2024
Hubert de Boüard was on hand to guide me through the Château Angélus 2023s. Of course, they exited the Saint-Émilion classification last year following the kerfuffle over the latest rankings, after Ausone and Cheval Blanc. “Spring was quite warm and rainy with a lot of thunderstorms in May and June that enhanced the mildew pressure,” he explained. “We had to be constantly in the vineyard in terms of spraying, then removing leaves and bunches later to improve aeration. July saw fewer sunlight hours, but in August, storms came at night. The cool temperatures at night gave freshness, and we also found that the skins were slightly thicker [thereby reducing moisture absorption]. We cropped at 40hL/ha and started the picking on September 11 and finished on October 2 for the Grand Vin. There was a two-week difference in terms of the Merlot due to the soil type. In terms of extraction, we run cold maceration between 0°C and 3°C to infuse the skins without alcohol. When we started the fermentation, the juice was full of color and flavors, and we fermented it like a white wine between 20°C and 22°C, as we didn't want to over-extract tannins.”
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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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Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, and her cousin Thierry Grenié-de Boüard, represent the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family, who 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 domain, which she has seen grow. She is aware of the task entrusted to her in 2012 and the responsibilities this entails. She represents the values that have guided her family in the history of this domain: integrity, work, humility and sense of duty. Together with her cousin, she continues 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 Ch Angelus to the super class A. Only four Saint-Emilions can carry this highest qualification, Cheval Blanc, Ausone , Pavie and Angelus. The good ratio between lime and clay ensures 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 amphitheater on the south side and at the foot of Saint-Emilion, which increases temperatures in summer and advances the ripening of the grapes. The soil has natural drainage through the slope.
The style of this impressive wine is that of silk and velvet. Rich and deliciously concentrated. This cashmere texture full of spicy black forest fruit and truffle is so lush "that it takes your breath away" according to leading wine magazines in the world. It needs no further explanation 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 super fine tannins and sweet ripe fruit in the central palate. It's full, yet sleek and so polished. Silky soft. Very subtle. Bright blue fruit, black fruit and seeds. Smooth and mineral. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. This is a 1.5 liter magnum in wooden box (OWC/1).
Ratings: 98 Markus del Monego, 97-98 James Suckling, 97 Falstaff Magazine, 97 Decanter, 96-97 Alexandre Ma, 96 Jane Anson, 95-96 Wine Advocate, 94-96 Vinous (N. Martin), 94-96 Vinous (A. Galloni)
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will send this to you automatically when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you pick up the wine you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Collect' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Available as of | Mar 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emillion |
| Winery | Chateau Angélus |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2029 |
| Drinking till | 2056 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 98 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (95-96)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
A classic blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Angélus reflects this estate's continuing evolution with regard to ripeness, extraction and élevage choices, offering up attractive aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with hints of mint, potpourri, rose petals, vine smoke and orange zest. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and supple, with a velvety attack that segues into a core of pure, pillowy fruit framed by supple, powdery tannins, it's cool and harmonious, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. This is a terrific effort that foregrounds the vintage and the terroir at their best.
Since taking the helm at Angélus, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and her team, inspired by the terroir transparency of the wines of the 1950s, have been boldly evolving toward less impactful winemaking. What does that mean in practice? Cooler macerations, élevage that now incorporates foudres for the grand vin and tanks for Tempo, No. 3 and Carillon, reducing the impact of new barriques without the loss in precision that often comes from repeatedly reused barrels—along with, I'm sure, a host of other smaller changes that cumulatively mean that Angélus today is a very different beast from the rich, toasty wine of the 1990s and early 2000s.
The 2023 vintage has delivered wines with quite low pHs, with the team opting to harvest comparatively early to preserve freshness. Long cold macerations were followed by cool fermentations, with a maximum of 22 degrees Celsius, and the wines were barreled down clean and cool. Technical director Benjamin Laforet compares the vinifications in 2023 to a long-exposure photograph and compares the resulting wines with the estate's 2001s.
Published: Apr 26, 2024
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James Suckling
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS ST.-EMILION 2023
Monday, April 22, 2024
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2023
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Score
97-98
The transparency of fruit and the finesse is really something here. There’s depth and beauty to the pristine, fresh fruit. Full-bodied and muscular with wonderful tannins that provide tension and form. Subtle and weightless, this is a thought-provoking young wine. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc.
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Vinous
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2053
From: Bordeaux at the Crossroads: 2023 En Primeur (April 2024)
The 2023 Angélus is elegant and polished right out of the gate. Floral top notes and bright acids bring out the more refined side of Angélus. The 2023 shows how much Angélus has evolved in recent years. Bright red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint and rose petal lend notable verve. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. About half of the Franc is being raised in foudre. All the elements are so well integrated for a young wine. It is one of the best recent vintages I have tasted.
- By Antonio Galloni on April 2024
“Two thousand twenty-three was the warmest year ever in France, but not in Bordeaux,” Hubert de Boüard stated emphatically. "We had mildew pressure in the spring and a cold summer until the end of August.” All that may be true, but what stands out most at Angélus these days is a greater focus on precision in the winemaking and farming.
(94-96)
Drinking Window
2030 - 2060
From: The Dalmatian Vintage: Bordeaux 2023 (Apr 2024)
The 2023 Angélus is the traditional blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. It aged for 20 months in new oak with just over half the Cabernet Franc aged in foudres (the Merlot is apparently less receptive to this larger vessel). It has a crisp and precise bouquet, not powerful, a light marine influence coming through with background scents of oyster shell. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. There’s a pleasant saline edge to this Angélus, perhaps a little more compact on the mid-palate than usual, with touches of white pepper toward the finish. It needs a little more persistency on the aftertaste. This will deserve five of six years in bottle.
- By Neal Martin on April 2024
Hubert de Boüard was on hand to guide me through the Château Angélus 2023s. Of course, they exited the Saint-Émilion classification last year following the kerfuffle over the latest rankings, after Ausone and Cheval Blanc. “Spring was quite warm and rainy with a lot of thunderstorms in May and June that enhanced the mildew pressure,” he explained. “We had to be constantly in the vineyard in terms of spraying, then removing leaves and bunches later to improve aeration. July saw fewer sunlight hours, but in August, storms came at night. The cool temperatures at night gave freshness, and we also found that the skins were slightly thicker [thereby reducing moisture absorption]. We cropped at 40hL/ha and started the picking on September 11 and finished on October 2 for the Grand Vin. There was a two-week difference in terms of the Merlot due to the soil type. In terms of extraction, we run cold maceration between 0°C and 3°C to infuse the skins without alcohol. When we started the fermentation, the juice was full of color and flavors, and we fermented it like a white wine between 20°C and 22°C, as we didn't want to over-extract tannins.”
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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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