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2021 Château Angélus, St Emilion, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
For laying down
Product: 20218004341
2021 Château Angélus, St Emilion, Bordeaux

Description

Cabernet Franc 60%, Merlot 40%

Eighth-generation Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal is now firmly at the helm here. There’s more Cabernet Franc this year, partly due to mildew impacting the Merlot – which saw overall yield reduced by 40%. The wine consequently sees less new oak; greater use of large wooden foudres retains the Cabernet Franc’s varietal character. This has an intense blackberry nose with highlights of roses and raspberries. The palate has refined density, with layers of blackberries, black cherries and fine, creamy tannins. There is wonderful balance, the wine finishing with a touch of graphite and herbal freshness. Drink 2026-2045.

Our score: 17.5/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd, April 2022

Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2021
Maturity For laying down
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Angélus

About this wine

Château Angélus

Château Angélus is one of the largest and most prestigious estates in St Emilion. It was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in the 2012 reclassification. The de Boüard family has made wine here since 1782. The estate is now run by eighth-generation Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, who took over from her father, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, and uncle, Jean-Bernard Grenié, in 2012. It is located in centre-west of the St Emilion appellation, due west of the medieval town.
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