Château Angélus 2018 Impériale – Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A 6L Limited-Edition Bottle 【Presale】
Château Angélus 2018 Impériale – Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A 6L Limited-Edition Bottle 【Presale】
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$14,555.00
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$10,985.00
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Discover the majestic Château Angélus 2018 Impériale, a monumental 6L bottle of Saint-Émilion’s iconic Premier Grand Cru Classé A wine, dubbed “Le Phénix” for its triumphant rise from a challenging season. Limited to an extremely small production (exact number undisclosed, typical for large formats), this luxury wine embodies the de Boüard de Laforest family’s eight-generation legacy on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Crafted from 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, with only the oldest 60-80-year-old Cabernet Franc vines selected, this organic-certified vintage offers vibrant blackberry, cassis, and violet notes with velvety tannins and a saline finish. Presented in a bespoke wooden case, this wine collector’s treasure is perfect for grand celebrations or investment.
A rare 6L Impériale—ideal for collectors and epicurean events. Rated 99-100 points, a Saint-Émilion masterpiece. Key Features
Exceptional Vintage: Scored 99 points (Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Cellar Insider) and 98 points (Wine Advocate), among the estate’s greatest. Premier Grand Cru Classé A: Achieved top-tier status in 2012, synonymous with excellence.
Rare Impériale Format: 6L bottle, a collector’s centerpiece with enhanced aging potential. Organic Viticulture: 2018 marks the first year of full organic farming certification.
Vintage Profile
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Château Angélus 2018 Impériale (6L):
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Blend: 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc (oldest vines only, planted by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal’s grandfather).
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Tasting Profile: Deep garnet-purple; exuberant blackberries, crème de cassis, crushed violets, and cedar pencil on the nose; full-bodied with satiny tannins, remarkable fruit purity, and a long, saline finish with spice and woodsmoke.
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Critical Acclaim:
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99 points (Jeb Dunnuck), “Pure perfection, magical juice.”
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99 points (James Suckling), “Vibrant tannins, mouthwatering finish.”
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98 points (Wine Advocate), “Incredibly refined, seamless.”
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98 points (Decanter, Jane Anson), “Gorgeous, dense brambled fruit.”
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Vinification & Aging: Gentle extraction; aged 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barriques and two new foudres for Cabernet Franc, enhancing freshness.
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Aging Potential: Drink 2026-2058, with the Impériale format offering slower, more graceful evolution.
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Vintage Notes: A challenging start with wet conditions was redeemed by a miraculous summer, with cool nights preserving acidity and polyphenol richness. Yield: 32 hl/ha.
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- Brand Name: Chateau Angelus
- Vintage: 2018
- Region: France
- Type: Red Wine
- Capacity:
- Alcohol Volume:14.0%
