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The Château Angelus and its famous carillon overlooking the surrounding vineyards is an essential reference for the Rive droite de Bordeaux.
The history of Château Angélus is intimately linked to its geographical location, as it was the only place around the village of Saint-Emilion where you could hear the sound of the angelus (L'Angélus in the singular, Christian prayer of the Western Catholic Church) from three surrounding churches: the Mazerat chapel, the church of Saint-Martin and the church of Saint-Emilion.
In 1782, Jean de Boüard de Laforest settled in Saint-Emilion, and his daughter Sophie settled on the Mazerat vineyard, owned by Charles Souffrain, whom she married in 1795. The de Boüard de Laforest family would thus remain at the head of Domaine, and it was Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, an oenologist by training, who would contribute to its great renown from 1985 onwards, by introducing innovative practices. His daughter Stéphanie joined the adventure in 2012, embodying the eighth generation. The passionate management of Château Angélus year after year is above all a family affair.
The Château Angélus was named Grand Cru Classé when the Saint-Emilion classification was created in 1955, due to the great... See more ...
Grand Cru from St-Emilion, Carillon d'Angelus is a wine that needs no introduction. Like the Grand Vin, this Second is made from grapes selected from different terroirs in keeping with its style. Appreciated for its purity and elegance, it also has incredible cellaring potential. The 2019, in its sublime garnet color, presents an intense nose of blackberry, enhanced by delicate woody notes. The palate, mellow from the outset, develops a fine tannic structure. The tension that underlines the finish suggests a superb evolution of the wine over the years.