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Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A 2002

  • Black fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Icon wine
  • Color: Red
  • 13% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Classic

Promoted to the rank of Saint-Émilion premier cru classé "A", the legendary Angélus opens out in the mouth, meaty and indulgent, with an admirably elegant palette and great concentration. More info

  • Quantity: 1 Bottle
  • Level: 1 into-neck
  • Label: 1 good appearance
  • Origin: Private individual
  • Recoverable VAT: No
  • Country/Region: Bordeaux
  • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
  • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé A
  • Producer/Owner: Famille de Boüard de Laforest
  • More information....

Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A serve at a temperature of 16°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Veau Orloff, Noix de veau braisée, Cailles grillées.

Peak: Drink until 2020

  • Vintage score: 13/20
  • What the experts say...

    "the 2002 exhibits a deep ruby/purple/plum color as well as a sweet, forward style with black fruits intermixed with espresso roast, lavender, and Provencal herbs. Medium to full-bodied, lush, and round, with fine purity, ripeness, and surprising body and sweetness for a right bank 2002." R. Parker (04/2005)

    Lot presentation
    Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A

    The wine

    Generally speaking, recent vintages of Angélus have been more richly coloured and concentrated than in the past, offering voluptuous aromas of black fruit, mocha and toasted oak, and have an impressive capacity to age.

    Information about domain Château Angélus

    Managed by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest since 1985, Angélus has belonged to the same family since the beginning of the 20th century. The château takes its name from the fact that in former times one could, at this precise location, hear the angelus being rung by the bells at the chapel in Mazerat and by the churches in Saint Martin and Saint Emilion.

    The property of course has an exceptional terroir, but also demonstrates the importance of man's role in bringing out the best of the terroir: before 1980 the wines were rich and fruity, but lacking in elegance; the growing methods and vinification techniques were subsequently improved thanks to Hubert de Boüard, and as a result Angélus's quality has moved significantly ahead of its peers in Saint Emilion. In the most recent revision of the appellation's classification, in 2012, Angélus was awarded the highest possible rank of Premier Cru Class A, alongside Cheval Blanc, Ausone and Pavie. Green harvests in July, fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, ageing in new oak barrels, and bottling without filtration.

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Private individual
    • Type of cellar: Classic underground cellar
    • Recoverable VAT: No
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: No
    • French customs seal: no
    • Alcohol percentage: 13 %
    • Country/Region: Bordeaux
    • Appellation/Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
    • Classification: 1er Grand Cru Classé A
    • Producer/Owner: Famille de Boüard de Laforest
    • Vintage: 2002
    • Color: Red
    • Peak: Drink until 2020
    • Service temperature: 16°
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Size (in ha): 23
    • Volume: 110000 bottles
    • Intensity: Classic
    • Dominant aroma: Black fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
    Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A
    Château Angélus 1er Grand Cru Classé A

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