Château Angelus – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com Wine Experience Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/logo-White-100x100.png Château Angelus – Vinumlector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Carillon d’Angelus Saint-Émilion AOC (Château Angelus GCC 2nd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/carillon-dangelus-saint-emilion-aoc-chateau-angelus-gcc-2nd-wine/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:26:00 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11653 Château Angelus website. VARIETALS 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2019 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15%

APPEARANCE
Deep-coloured with garnet shades.

NOSE
Aromas of ripe, fresh fruit on the nose are enhanced by subtle oak notes.

PALATE
Already mellow on the palate, this 2019 reveals a good tannic structure underpinned by pleasant acidity, a key factor for good ageing potential.

AGEING
Aged for 16 to 18 months in 60% new French oak and 40% once-used barrels.

PAIRING
The high concentration of Merlot in 2019 makes it highly adaptable to a variety of rich dishes, like grilled ribeye steak, beef tenderloin, lamb, roasted pigeon, or duck. It pairs perfectly with mushroom risottos and herbal cheeses as well.

RATINGS

95pts

94pts

17/20

4.2

]]> Château Angelus Limited Edition Collection Case of 6 https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/chateau-angelus-limited-edition-collection-case-of-6/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:35:41 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11644 This six-bottle gift box featuring the 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2022 vintages celebrates ten years with Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal at the helm of the estate, a decade marked by the handover from Hubert de Boüard de Laforest to his daughter, and vintages that have become true signatures.
Some are enhanced by exceptional bottle designs, from the precious 2012 black and gold bottle with its Haute Couture elegance to the 2022 vintage with its 20-carat gold and mother-of-pearl decoration.
More than just a collection, these wines tell a story of passing on and know-how that has driven Angelus for eight generations. These six vintages promise remarkable ageing potential and are already expressing their full grace.
For more info, visit Château Angelus website.

VARIETAL & VINTAGE

Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2012 –  Download Tasting Note «LE PREMIER» - 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2014 –  Download Tasting Note «L’INDIEN» - 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2016 –  Download Tasting Note «LE RAYONNANT» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2018 –  Download Tasting Note «LE PHÉNIX» - 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2020 –  Download Tasting Note «LE SUBLIME» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2022 –  Download Tasting Note «LE MAJESTUEUX» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Opaque purple with black highlights.

NOSE
The nose is remarkably intense and the purity of its fruit aromas is amazing.

PALATE
The top quality Cabernet Franc straighten out the wine’s structure and provide a great accompaniment for the velvety Merlot, while contributing elegance and precision.

AGEING
Aged for 22 months in 100% new French
oak barrels.

PAIRING
The 2012’s velvety texture and aromatic sweetness pairs gorgeously with rich dishes that carry a touch of smoke, earthiness, or Asian sweet spices.

RATINGS

100pts

100pts

99pts

98pts

4.5

]]> Château Angelus Limited Edition Collection Case of 3 https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/chateau-angelus-limited-edition-collection-case-of-3/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:13:07 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11638 Château Angelus website.

VARIETAL & VINTAGE

Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2006 –  Download Tasting Note «LE BORDELAIS» - 62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2011 –  Download Tasting Note «LE CISELÉ» - 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion AOC 2014 –  Download Tasting Note «L’INDIEN» - 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
Bright ruby-purple color.

NOSE
Highly fragrant and savory, offering upfront notes of blueberry, black raspberry, spice box, licorice, and a touch of barbecue smoke.

PALATE
Medium to full-bodied. It features highly polished, silky tannins and integrated, toasty oak. Very elegant finish.

AGEING
Aged for 22 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels.

PAIRING
It pair beautifully with game, earthy dishes and reduced sauces. Try it with a rack of lamb; a duck breast with cherry reduction; or a mushroom risotto with shaved truffle.

RATINGS

97pts

96pts

95pts

95pts

4.6

]]> Carillon d’Angelus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC (Château Angelus GCC 2nd wine) https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/carillon-dangelus-saint-emilion-grand-cru-aoc-chateau-angelus-gcc-2nd-wine/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:47:45 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11635 Château Angelus website. VARIETALS 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon VINTAGE 2015 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
A brilliant ruby red colour.

NOSE
A nice bouquet of fresh red fruits, along with vanillin and lighter chocolate aromas.

PALATE
The attack and mid-palate are very well established, with tight tannins, lots of delicious flavour and an appealing finish.

AGEING
Aged for 16 months in fine-grain French oak barrels with a medium toast.

PAIRING
This wine is exceptionally versatile, perfect alongside roasted, braised, or grilled meat; earthy elements such as mushrooms and truffle; or surprisingly suitable for rich and savory Asian dishes or seared tuna steaks.

RATINGS

92pts

92pts

92pts

90pts

4.3

]]> Château Angelus Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” Saint-Émilion AOC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/chateau-angelus-premier-grand-cru-classe-a-saint-emilion-grand-cru-aoc/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:14:59 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11622 «This was my 35th vintage, and the more time passes, the more I’m convinced that the 2019 will turn out to be a great Bordeaux vintage. Personally, I believe that it could be greater than our 2018.» - HUBERT de BOÜARD de LAFOREST For more info, visit Château Angelus website. VARIETALS 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2019 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.5%

APPEARANCE
A brilliant, intense, dark purple colour.

NOSE
Black fruit and wild cherry notes come bursting to the fore, while the oak is already completely integrated.

PALATE
The attack on the palate is suave, while the smooth, round and enve-loping tannins are cashmere-like in texture. The finish, thanks to the homogenously high quality of the Cabernet Franc, displays notes of spice and menthol, together with lovely freshness and tension.

AGEING
Aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak barrels after cold pre-fermentation maceration.

PAIRING
It pairs perfectly with classic dishes like prime rib, roasted lamb, or duck breast.

RATINGS

98pts

97pts

97pts

96pts

4.6

]]> Tempo d’Angelus Bordeaux AOC by Château Angelus GCC https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/france/bordeaux/saint-emilion/tempo-dangelus-bordeaux-aoc-by-chateau-angelus-gcc/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:46:24 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=11618 Made exclusively with vines belonging to Château Angelus, parcels acquired in 2017 located in Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Sainte-Colombe and in the Francs sector, a few kilometers from Saint-Émilion on magnificent clay-limestone hillsides dominated by tuff and marl. Tempo d'Angelus is vinified in a cellar specifically designed for it, within the "Chai Carillon" complex, where it benefits from the latest technologies and all of Angelus' expertise. “ Tempo d’Angelus was conceived 'as a step aside', a transposition of everything that constitutes the Angelus universe of excellence into an accessible format.” - STÉPHANIE de BOÜARD-RIVOAL For more info, visit Château Angelus website. VARIETALS 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc VINTAGE 2023 -  Download Tasting Note 2024 -  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
The color is clear and dark.

NOSE
The nose bursts with fresh red berry fruit aromas, tiny berries and cherries, enhanced by subtle notes of oak.

PALATE
The palate gives a sensation of verticality, enhanced by a fine acidity which donates the wine great freshness and pure character. The finish is lingering with subtle notes of roast coffee beans and oak coming through.

AGEING
Unlike the Grand Vin, Tempo utilizes a partial ageing of 18 months in French oak barrels, approximately 40% new.

PAIRING
Its structure makes it a versatile partner for classic French cuisine and a variety of international dishes.

RATINGS

93pts

91-92pts

4

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