Château Angelus 2012

A unique bottle celebrating a Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” from Saint-Émilion

The estate

This Premier Grand Cru Classé takes its name Château Angélus from the winemakers who intended to ring the three churches simultaneously in the heart of the famous medieval town of Saint-Émilion. This mythical estate of the appellation was founded in 1782 and, for 8 generations, the de Boüard de Laforest family has overseen this exceptional heritage on the right bank of Bordeaux.

The vineyard

Château Angélus is a Saint-Émilion wine made from an exceptional terroir, with vines averaging 38 years old located on the southern slope of Saint-Émilion. This terroir extends over clay-limestone soils at the top and clay-limestone-sandy soils on the hillside.

The wine

Singular, the black and gold bottle of this 2012 vintage celebrates both the significant works undertaken on the estate and its elevation to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” as well as the arrival of the eighth generation in the estate’s management.

vintage

A particularly unstable spring was followed by a summer with optimal conditions.

Blend

Merlot (55%)
Cabernet Franc (45%)

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Angélus 2012

Tasting

Nose
Expressive, the nose exudes intense fruity fragrances.

Palate
The palate harmoniously expresses the two grape varieties composing the blend. The structure conferred by the Cabernet Franc ideally combines with the velvety texture as well as the elegance and precision of the Merlot.

Cellaring

This Saint-Émilion wine can be cellared until 2025–2045.