Angelus St Emilion Gcc a 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Angelus
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated: Wine Advocate (William Kelley) ~96–98, Vinous (Neal Martin) 95–97, Jeb Dunnuck 96–98, Jane Anson noted strong scores (≈97); multiple top-critic praise for 2022 Angelus

Tasting Note
Aromas of blackberry, black cherry, violets and pencil lead; concentrated, velvety palate with graphite/mineral lines, fine powdery tannins, spice and a long saline finish. (50 words max).

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, rib‑eye, beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ ribs, braised beef with soy/ginger, Cantonese roasted meats.

Production Method
Cool ferment (≈20–23°C); part élevage in large wooden foudres (notably for Cabernet Franc), remainder in new French oak; ~18 months aging. Gentle extraction, reductive élevage to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Château Angélus, Premier Grand Cru Classé 'A' (Saint-Émilion), ~39 ha; family estate led by Stéphanie de Bouard-Rivoal; historic property with modernized cellar and focus on quality and longevity.