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 »
$654
/750ml
2008 Retail Average
94
/100
2008 Pro Rating
In this under-sung 2008 vintage, Château Angélus delivers a poised, deeply colored Saint-Émilion with layers of dark cassis and blackberry framed by cocoa, warm baking spices, tobacco leaf and a subtle floral lift. The palate is medium to full-bodied yet refined, with silky, ripe tannins and impressive freshness that carry a long, precise finish. It feels classical rather than showy, still youthful today and clearly built for extended cellaring.
roast lamb, seared duck breast, wild mushroom risotto
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.