Raised to the status of legend by connoisseurs, the Château Angélus 2009 asserts itself as a major work from Saint-Émilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé A, at the pinnacle of Bordeaux craftsmanship. A sunny, precise vintage, 2009 here offers a broad composition where generous ripe fruit meets the restraint of meticulously timed élevage in new oak. The palate is cloaked in deep velvet, tannins melt into a framework of sovereign elegance, and the finish stretches out with majesty. It is a top-table wine, designed for dinners that celebrate bold cuisine, but also a collector’s piece, fit for long ageing in the cellar to gain further complexity and dimension.

Assemblage et vinification

Le Château Angélus 2009 is a Bordeaux red crafted mainly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc in proportions emblematic of the estate, with a majority Merlot enhanced by the brightness and uprightness of Cabernet Franc. The vintage was hand-harvested to preserve berry integrity and enable extraction with haute couture precision. The élevage in new oak barrels imparts a fine, noble oak character, integrating toasty nuances without ever overpowering the fruit. This dialogue between ripeness, freshness and savoury oak shapes a profoundly silky texture and an aromatic resonance of great purity, the true signature of a cru with an inimitable style.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Intense purple with deep hues, a satiny sheen and a dark core, announcing concentration and density.
• Nose : A bouquet of rare complexity, mixing black cherry, raspberry, blackberry and cassis, lifted by violet, liquorice, touches of vanilla and tonka bean, with fine toasted and spicy nuances.
• Palate : Generous, caressing entry, a velvety mid-palate, silky tannins perfectly enveloped, balance sustained by elegant acidity. The long, majestic finish persists on black fruit, gentle spices and noble oak.

Température de service et conseils

Serve Château Angélus 2009 between 16 et 18°C in large glasses to release the full complexity of its aromatic framework. Opening the bottle in advance or gently aerating it helps harmonise the fruit, spice and oak. Store it in a cellar under stable conditions, away from light, to fully reveal its potential. Its tannic architecture and remarkable balance give it a cellaring potential of more than 25 years, with an evolution towards truffle, undergrowth and blond tobacco notes that will further enrich its palette.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : bold canapés, Comté gougères made from aged cheese, shavings of braised ham, mini toasts with porcini tapenade.
• Starters : game terrine with berries, pan-seared foie gras with figs, aged beef carpaccio dressed with walnut oil.
• Main courses : grilled rib steak, roast rack of lamb with herbs, game birds, braised veal cut, glazed braised ham.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Salers, sheep’s milk tomme and other pressed cheeses where fruity notes marry the wine’s power.
• Desserts : measured pairings with a lightly sweet dark chocolate fondant, favouring noble bitterness.

Moments de dégustation

Château Angélus 2009 is the natural companion for occasions where hospitality is cultivated with rigour and attention to detail :

• To elevate a fine-dining dinner centred on exceptional meats and rich sauces.
• For a major occasion when you want to present an iconic, timeless wine.
• As an exceptional gift for a collector or a discerning enthusiast.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Château Angélus 2009, 1er Grand Cru Classé A
• Appellation : Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine, Fine wines
• Millésime : 2009
• Cépages : Merlot 60%, Cabernet Franc 40%
• Degré d’alcool : 14.5%
• Vieillissement : Élevage en fûts de chêne neufs
• Contenance : 75 cl
• Garde : 25 ans et plus
• Température de service : 16–18°C