Chateau Angelus • St. Emilion, France
Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in…Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in a warm, south-facing amphitheatre of clay-limestone soils that accentuates ripe fruit and early ripening. Defined by an…Learn More »
$1359
/750ml
1982 Retail Average
78
/100
1982 Pro Rating
Time has left this 1982 Château Angélus fragile and fading, with pale brick hues, gentle scents of damp earth, dry leaves and old tobacco, and just a vestige of sweet, stewed fruit clinging to a light, loose-knit palate. Structure now feels slack and the finish short, so the pleasure here is more about curiosity and history than true vibrancy or depth.
simple roast chicken, mushroom omelette, mild semi-soft cheeses
Château Angélus is the flagship grand vin of this historic Saint-Émilion estate, a Merlot–Cabernet Franc blend rooted in a warm, south-facing amphitheatre of clay-limestone soils that accentuates ripe fruit and early ripening. Defined by an unusually high proportion of Cabernet Franc for the Right Bank, it is known for combining lush, dense, creamy texture with floral lift, spice, freshness, and long ageing potential, expressing both power and refinement from its iconic hillside terroir.