Château Angélus 2013 is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, bottled at 750mL. The 2013 vintage was a cooler, later-ripening year in Bordeaux that produced more classically styled, structured wines than the riper surrounding vintages.
About This Wine
Angélus's grand vin is a Merlot-led blend with substantial Cabernet Franc, sourced from limestone and clay slopes around Saint-Émilion. The 2013 vintage saw a delayed flowering and a long, cool ripening period, with harvest pushed into October in many Right Bank parcels. Selection at the sorting table was rigorous, and the final blend shows the vintage's balance between fresh acidity and structured tannin.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Red and black berry, plum, violet, cedar and a fine graphite edge.
- Palate: Medium- to full-bodied, with bright acidity, ripe Merlot fruit and Cabernet Franc structure.
- Finish: Carries well beyond the palate, with mineral lift and fine-grained tannin.
Serving & Food
Decant for 30 to 60 minutes and serve at 16 to 18 degrees in a Bordeaux glass. Roast lamb with herbs or a classic daube of beef matches the wine's Right Bank structure.
How to Enjoy
Cellar through the late 2020s for further integration, or open now alongside a rich red-meat dish.
Product Details
Producer: Château Angélus
Wine: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé
Classification: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé "A"
Vintage: 2013
Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Grape: Merlot-led with Cabernet Franc
Volume: 750mL
Country: France
About the Château
Château Angélus takes its name from the Angelus bells of the nearby chapel of Saint-Émilion, and the estate has been run by the de Boüard de Laforest family for several generations. It was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" status in the 2012 revision of the Saint-Émilion classification, joining Château Cheval Blanc and Château Ausone at the top tier. The vineyard sits on the limestone and clay slopes around Saint-Émilion.