Summary
Also known as Château L’Angélus or simply L’Angélus, is a Bordeaux wine from the appellation Saint-Émilion, ranked among the grand crus classés for red and white wines in the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine.
Origins & Family Ownership
Château Angélus came under the stewardship of the de Boüard de Laforest family in 1910, when Maurice de Boüard inherited the Mazerat estate. In 1922, Elisabeth Bouchet, his wife, acquired the Clos de l’Angélus parcel, which solidified the estate’s identity under that name. Over the decades, successive acquisitions and consolidations expanded the holdings into one of Saint-Émilion’s most recognised estates.
Vineyard Holdings & Production
Château Angélus encompasses approximately 23.4 hectares of vines planted in the amphitheatrical slopes south of Saint-Émilion. Its typical blend is led by Merlot (≈51 %), Cabernet Franc (≈47 %), and a small share of Cabernet Sauvignon (≈2 %). The estate produces roughly 10,000 cases of its grand vin annually.
Classification & Status
When the Saint-Émilion classification system was first formalized, Angélus was designated as a Grand Cru Classé. In 1996, it became Premier Grand Cru Classé B, and later in 2012, the estate was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the highest rank in the system. However, in 2022, the property opted to withdraw from the classification process rather than submit to the next cycle.
Generational Stewardship
The de Boüard de Laforest family has governed Angélus across eight generations. In 1976, Hubert de Boüard joined the management, bringing new oenological ambition and modern techniques. Since 2012, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal has taken an active leadership role, guiding the estate into a new era.