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ANGELUS Réserve Château 2025 2012

Bordeaux red Saint-Emilion

€500,00 / 75cl inc. VAT

In 2012, Angélus Réserve du Château displays a harmonious maturity, where black plum expresses itself with a finesse blending violet and graphite. Its structure with polished tannins promises beautiful evolution, revealing a wine crafted to stand the test of time with elegance.

Angélus

Château Comments

<b>Angélus</b> is undoubtedly one of the châteaus that has seen the most progress over the past thirty years. Its meteoric rise earned it the rank of <b>Premier Grand Cru Classé B</b> during the revision of the <b>Saint-Émilion</b> classification in 1996. A bold blend of grape varieties, with a large proportion of <b>cabernet franc</b>, and a wine characterized by its creaminess, purity, and rare elegance. In a few words, this is what defines the style of this legendary château. In 2012, it joined the iconic <b>Château Cheval Blanc</b> and <b>Château Ausone</b> in the new classification, thus reaching the very exclusive elite of the <b>Saint-Emilion</b> appellation with the rank of <b>Premier Grand Cru Classé A</b>. To celebrate its rise among the greatest, the 2012 vintage was dressed in a unique bottle, with black and gold silkscreening.

"Our commitment to excellence always takes precedence. This is why our label is a symbol of aspiration and trust." <b>Hubert de Boüard Laforest</b>

History of the Château

The Angélus vineyard is nestled in the heart of a natural amphitheater, overlooked by three churches. In this divine space, the bells of these three churches would ring out...the Angelus. The name was thus born.
It was in the late 18th century that the de Boüard de Laforest family settled in Saint-Emilion.
At the start of the 20th century, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest inherited the estate. He expanded it by adding a three-hectare enclosure in 1920, named l'Angélus.

Jacques and Christian de Boüard de Laforest continue the work of their father and previous generations.
The property was classified in 1954. In 1985, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest - Jacques's son - took over the management of the estate, which now spans about twenty hectares. He was joined in 1987 by his cousin Jean-Bernard Grenié - Christian's son-in-law.
In 1996, Angelus was classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé.
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, Hubert's daughter, joined the estate in 2012.
2012 is also the year Angelus was promoted to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé A.

Today, as the President and CEO of Angélus, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, represents the 8th generation of the de Boüard de Laforest family, and is now the embodiment of Angelus.
It is her duty to continue the work of her father, grandfather, and ancestors with the sole aim of continuing to elevate Angelus.

Angélus Réserve Château janvier 2025

History of the Château

Le vignoble d’Angélus est situé au cœur d’un amphithéâtre naturel, dominé par trois églises. Et dans cet espace béni des dieux, on entendait les cloches de ces 3 églises sonner…l’Angélus. Le nom était trouvé,
C’est à la fin du XVIIIème siècle que la famille de Boüard de Laforest s’installe à Saint-Emilion.
Au début du XXème siècle, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest hérite du domaine. Il l’agrandit en y ajoutant notamment en 1920 un enclos de trois hectares, nommé l’Angélus.

Jacques et Christian de Boüard de Laforest poursuivent l’œuvre de leur père et des générations précédentes.
La propriété est classée en 1954. En 1985, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest – le fils de Jacques –prend la direction du domaine, qui compte maintenant une vingtaine d’hectares. Il est rejoint en 1987 par son cousin Jean-Bernard Grenié – le gendre de Christian.
En 1996, Angelus est classé Premier Grand Cru Classé.
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, fille d’Hubert, rejoint le domaine en 2012.
2012 est également l’année de l’accession d’Angelus au titre de Premier Grand Cru Classé A.

Aujourd’hui, Présidente Directrice Générale d'Angélus, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, représente la 8ème génération de la famille de Boüard de Laforest, incarne désormais Angélus.
Il lui revient de poursuivre le travail de son père, de son grand-père et de ses aïeux avec pour seul objectif de continuer à faire grandir Angelus.

La mention "Ex Château" signifie que les bouteilles proviennent directement des caves du domaine, assurant ainsi une traçabilité et une qualité optimales. Les vins sont alors conservés toutes ces années dans les caves du Château Angelus, jusqu'à leur disponibilité sur le marché, la qualité suprême!

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Producer:Chateau Angelus
Appellation: Bordeaux
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Grape varieties: Bordeaux Blend Red
Alcohol: 14.0
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Vinous Tasting Note

(55% merlot and 45% cabernet franc): Deep, glass-staining purple-ruby. Knockout nose is redolent of fresh cassis, plum, minerals and sweet, spicy oak. Dense and suave, with very precise flavors of plum, blackberry, blueberry and minerals. Finishes very long, with repeating notes of blueberry and violets and chocolatey oak. The use of oak here isn't shy, but at least the wood is well integrated. One of the better wines of the vintage. Readers probably know that Angelus was finally elevated to Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe "A" status, a testament to the work and dedication of owner Hubert de Bouard de Laforest.

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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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