Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019
Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019
Château Angélus 2019, Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé « A », is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Grown on the southern slopes of Saint-Émilion on clay-limestone soils, this vintage stands out for its aromatic purity, enveloping tannins, and a spicy, minty finish driven by the Cabernet Franc.
Who produces Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019?
Château Angélus covers 27 hectares, planted at a density of 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare depending on the soil characteristics. The estate's vineyard is composed of 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot, with vines averaging 38 years old and trained using the Gironde method. The winemaking is supervised by oenologist Hubert de Boüard de Laforest.
On what terroir is Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019 produced?
The vineyard occupies the southern slopes of Saint-Émilion, on the « pied de côte ». The soils are clay-limestone on the upper part and clay-sandy-limestone on the slopes.
How is Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019 vinified and aged?
The Merlots are vinified in wood and stainless steel tanks, while the Cabernet Francs are vinified in concrete tanks. Pre-fermentation maceration at 8°C is carried out on some tanks for 4 days to one week, followed by alcoholic fermentation at up to 28°C and post-fermentation maceration at 28-30°C for 1 to 3 weeks. The wine is transferred to oak barrels immediately after pressing. Aging lasts 20 to 22 months in new French oak barrels with fine grain and medium heat for the Merlots and some of the Cabernet Francs, and in 30 hl foudres for certain Cabernet Francs selected for the subtlety of their aromas.
What is the tasting profile of Angélus CB Château Angélus Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019?
The 2019 vintage, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, presents a bright, almost violine color. The nose reveals great aromatic purity, with notes of black fruit and wild cherry, on already integrated oak. The attack is smooth, driven by enveloping tannins with a cashmere-like feel. The finish, marked by the consistent quality of the Cabernet Franc, remains spicy and minty, with a fresh tension.