Chateau Angelus 2010
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep black
- Aroma: Powerful, pure aromas
- Palate: Rich, precise and structured, with imposing yet refined tannins and elegant freshness
- Finish: Long and built for extended ageing
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About this item
Château Angélus 2010 750ml
Château Angélus 2010 is the estate's grand vin from Saint-Émilion, officially named L'Opulent. It is a powerful, precise Bordeaux red built for extended maturation.
Vintage Character
Clement weather, minimal disease pressure, sunny days and cool nights produced a classic, exceptionally rich and precise vintage, combining imposing tannic structure with Cabernet Franc-driven freshness and long ageing potential.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Deep black in colour, with powerful, pure aromas and an imposing yet subtly expressed tannic structure. Exceptional richness is balanced by elegant freshness from the Cabernet Franc.
Pairing: Roast beef, Lamb, Venison, Rich savoury dishes.
Winemaking & Maturation
Harvested from 28 September to 21 October, the final blend comprises 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc. Detailed vinification and maturation data were not stated on the official vintage page.
Winery Background
The De Boüard de Laforest family settled in Saint-Émilion in 1782. Eight generations developed Angélus on the south-facing foot of the Saint-Émilion slope, with Cabernet Franc central to the estate's identity.
Château Angélus: Premier Grand Cru Classé · First recorded 1782
Product Highlights
- Exact 2010 vintage verified by the official estate.
- Official vintage name: L'Opulent.
- 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc.
- Official drinking horizon: 2030–2050.
Product Information
- Producer: Château Angélus
- Classification: Premier Grand Cru Classé
- Type: Red wine
- Country: France
- Region: Bordeaux
- Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Vintage: 2010
- Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Volume: 750ml
Serving & Cellaring
- Drinking window: 2030–2050
Why choose Château Angélus 2010 750ml?
Choose for its officially documented combination of richness, precision, substantial tannins and Cabernet Franc freshness, with long-term cellar potential.
Who is Château Angélus 2010 750ml best for?
Collectors of mature-capable Saint-Émilion and buyers seeking an important 2010 Bordeaux vintage.
What is Château Angélus 2010 750ml?
The 2010 vintage of Château Angélus, the estate's first wine, from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation.
What is the blend of Château Angélus 2010?
The official estate states 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Franc.
What does Château Angélus 2010 750ml taste like?
Château Angélus 2010 750ml offers powerful, pure aromas; Rich, precise and structured, with imposing yet refined tannins and elegant freshness; Long and built for extended ageing.
Product information
- Alcohol %
- 15.5%
- Brand
- Angélus
- Classification
- Premier Grand Cru Classé
- Country
- France
- Region
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Vintage
- 2010
- Volume
- 750ml
- Wine Type
- Red wine
- Grape Variety
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc
- Drinking Window
- 2030–205
Taste Profile
- Colour: Deep black
- Aroma: Powerful, pure aromas
- Palate: Rich, precise and structured, with imposing yet refined tannins and elegant freshness
- Finish: Long and built for extended ageing