{"product_id":"chateau-angelus-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-2022","title":"Château Angelus, Saint Emilion, 1er Grand Cru 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumbs-and-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading has-breadcrumbs\"\u003eChâteau Angelus, Saint Emilion, 1er Grand Cru 2022\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv slot=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-InlineStack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge size-base tone-info color-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrior to the 2022 vintage, this wine was classed as Premier Grand Cru Classe A. Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classe B from 1996 to 2012.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic tasting note: (2022 vintage)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deeply colored, the wine is all about its elegance in the texture. The fruits offer a level of purity and refinement that was not present in older vintages. Perfectly balanced, vibrant, long and intense, the wine is incredibly sensuous, velvety, and silky. The level of concentration remains, but the sensation here is now one of sensuality, balance, and sophistication. The silky, pure, red and black pit fruits with a cool touch of orange rind remain with you for close to 60 seconds. Fermentation at cooler temperatures and no sulfur during the fermentations helped maintain the wines elegance and purity. The wine blends 60% Merlot, and 40% Cabernet Franc, 14.5% ABV, 3.65 pH. Harvesting took place, September 6 - September 28. Drink from 2027-2060. 98-100 Pts.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (99\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The 2022 Angélus has turned out beautifully in bottle, reflecting the estate's shift toward a livelier, more integrated style. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries and mulberries mingled with rose petals and violets, it's full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, with a deep, enveloping core of succulent fruit, integrated tannins and a long, perfumed finish. It was bottled in the last week of July 2024.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Robert Parker The Wine Advocate, Reviewed by: William Kelley (97\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A densely textured wine, this is rich with tannins and great concentration. The wine has power while also having great elegance and style. Its smoky aroma and dark tannins are impressive. The wine has great potential. Drink from 2028.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Wine Enthusiast (96\/100)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"This is a powerful Angelus, showing incredible depth and intensity as well as tannins that are totally melted into the wine, giving incredible energy for such a young bottle. It makes me think of the great reds of the 1940s or 1950s but with modern precision. Full-bodied but agile, this has endless length, the blackberries and crushed stones, light herbs and dark chocolate showing throughout. Such balance. Al dente. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet franc. So attractive now but will age forever.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Emilion Grand Cru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the last thirty years, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest has constantly challenged practices and techniques for the benefit of his land and the unique characteristics of the wines grown on it, enabling Château Angélus to be recognised as one of the foremost properties in its appellation area. This recognition has been documented in one classification after another, the last of which awarded Château Angélus the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2029 - 2065\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaturation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOaked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHubert de Boüard de Laforest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface area 27 hectares (66 acres) Location South-facing slope of Saint-Emilion, on the famous “foot of the slope Soils Clay-limestone on the upper part; clay, sand and limestone as the slope goes down Density of plantation 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare depending on the soil characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinifications in oak and stainless steel vats for the Merlot, in concrete vats for the Cabernet Franc - A cold soak at 8°C for some vats, depending on the characteristics of the grapes, for 4 days to one week - Temperature of alcoholic fermentation up to 28°C - Post-fermentation maceration at 28 to 30°C, for 1 to 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAgeing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 months - in new fine grain French oak barrels with medium char for the Merlot and a part for the Cabernet Franc; - in 30hl foudres for some of the Cabernet Franc, selected for the especially subtle character of its aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stack\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e\u003cslot name=\"accessory\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Château Angélus","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":67135944458413,"sku":"22-ANGLS-PEV01RR","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/ChateauAngelus_SaintEmilion_1erGrandCru2022.jpg?v=1791233679","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/products\/chateau-angelus-saint-emilion-1er-grand-cru-2022","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}