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About This Wine
Château Angélus 2020 is a Saint-Émilion blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with a tiny splash of Petit Verdot.
2020 was a warm, dry growing season, and Angélus picked between 15 and 30 September, before rain arrived at the end of the month.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Cherry, raspberry and blackberry, with violets, liquorice, rose petal and black truffle.
- Palate: Medium to full-bodied and layered, with ripe, fine-grained tannins and lively tension.
- Finish: Very long, chalky and mineral, with floral lift.
Serving & Food
Decant for two to three hours and serve at 17°C with roast rib of beef or lamb rack.
Good to Know
What is the blend? 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with a touch of Petit Verdot.
When should I drink it? It is built for the cellar; give it several more years.
Product Details
| Producer | Château Angélus |
| Country | France |
| Region | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Size | 750mL |
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About the Château
The Boüard de Laforest family has owned Angélus for eight generations, and Hubert de Boüard ran it from 1985. His daughter Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal took over in 2012 and bought out his shares in 2016.