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★ Vinous 93 • James Suckling 93 • Wine Advocate 98

ANGELUS 2003

1er Grand cru classé A Saint-Émilion Bordeaux Red

€330,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

This 2003, marked by solar heat, reveals an Angelus of beautiful maturity, combining volume and remarkable poise. The palate elegantly unfolds notes of candied wild berries, blond tobacco, and sandalwood, supported by a straight length and a melted texture that testify to its balance.

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Producer:Chateau Angelus
Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 13.5
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

(56% cabernet franc and 44% merlot; 14.2% alcohol) Saturated ruby-red. Aromas of black cherry, violet, coffee, mocha and tar; slightly muted today but not at all cooked. Then suave and minerally in the mouth, with dense, supple, slightly chunky flavors of cherry and mentholatum. Has huge but even tannins, but the tannins arrive very late, allowing the wine's finishing sweetness to build. Bouard picked the merlot very early in 2003, then waited 15 days to harvest his cabernet franc.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Château Angelus, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, is a name that resonates with the history of this prestigious appellation. Legend has it that the bells of the three surrounding churches once guided the work of the winemakers, a spiritual heritage that still marks the estate today. The de Boüard de Laforest family, firmly established since the end of the 18th century, watches over this exceptional cru. Today, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal embodies the eighth generation, breathing new momentum into the estate. The vineyard benefits from a remarkable terroir, where clay-limestone and clay-sand-limestone soils fully express their potential. The grape varieties, with a significant proportion of Cabernet Franc, contribute to the elegance and complexity of Château Angelus wines. In addition to its grand vin, the estate also offers Le Carillon de l'Angelus, providing another perspective on this unique Saint-Émilion terroir, as well as Tempo d'Angelus. It is a beautiful family story that continues to be written, driven by the passion and ambition to reveal the full richness of this cru. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Château Angelus, Le Carillon de l'Angelus, and Château Angelus 'Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet'—essential benchmarks for understanding the identity of the estate.

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