Bordeaux
Château Angélus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Rouge - 2015
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2015
Name: AOP Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Grape variety: 62% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Franc
Alcohol: 15 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide RVF 2021: 96/100
Guide B&D 2019 : 98/100
Robert Parker Guide: 97/100
Wine:
Exquisitely complex, the 2015 red Château Angélus is, without doubt, one of the most dazzling successes of the decade, if not of the estate's history. With notes of cedar, incense, black fruit and light tobacco, and an extremely deep, precise structure lifted by the ardor of the vintage, this 2015 is a model of power, precision and freshness. A great bottle, ready to defy time, rated 97/100 by Parker.Vinification:
hand harvested.Color:
Deep, dense purple color.Nose:
Complex, with notes of cedar, incense, black fruit and light tobacco.Palate:
Supremely elegant, with velvety, dense aromas of fruit. Carried by an extremely deep, unctuous structure and lifted by the ardor of the vintage, this wine is a model of power, precision and freshness.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Lamb shoulder with garlic confit, roast pigeon with cracked pepper, monkfish with red wine and spices. Matured farmhouse Saint Nectaire cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2040 and beyond for enthusiasts.
It's the biggest Saint-Emilion phenomenon of the last 10 years! Château Angélus shines at the very top of the Bordeaux hierarchy. In fact, the latest rankings are a testament to its status, placing it on the highest step of the ladder: 1er Grand Cru Classé A.
Hubert de Boüard's hard work, commitment, and determination to make his cru shine at the very top are behind this enviable position. Far from stopping there, he has decided to convert the 42 hectares of the vineyard to organic farming. It's a constant quest for excellence in which bold grape varieties and exceptional terroir combine to create a legendary cru.
Angélus occupies a place of its own, ensuring unrivaled supremacy through a dense, full-bodied wine propelled by a large proportion of Cabernet Franc, a rarity in the appellation.