Château Angélus 2018 Double Magnum – Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A 3L Limited-Edition Bottle 【Presale】

Château Angélus 2018 Double Magnum – Saint - Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A 3L Limited - Edition Bottle 【Presale】 - CG LIQUOR

Château Angélus 2018 Double Magnum – Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A 3L Limited-Edition Bottle 【Presale】

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Elevate your collection with the Château Angélus 2018 Double Magnum, a stunning 3L bottle of Saint-Émilion’s iconic Premier Grand Cru Classé A wine, aptly named “Le Phénix” for its triumphant rise from a challenging season. With only a small number produced (exact quantity undisclosed, typical for large formats), this luxury wine showcases the de Boüard de Laforest family’s eight-generation legacy on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Crafted from 65% Merlot and 35% Cabernet Franc, using only the estate’s oldest 60-80-year-old Cabernet Franc vines, this organic-certified vintage bursts with blackberry, cassis, and violet aromas, complemented by velvety tannins and a saline finish. Presented in a bespoke wooden case, this wine collector’s gem is perfect for grand celebrations or long-term investment.
🔹 A rare 3L Double Magnum—ideal for collectors and epicurean gatherings.
🔹 Rated 99-100 points, a Saint-Émilion masterpiece.

Key Features
✅ Exceptional Vintage: Scored 99 points (Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling) and 98 points (Wine Advocate), among Angélus’ finest.
✅ Premier Grand Cru Classé A: Elevated to top-tier status in 2012, a benchmark of excellence.
✅ Rare Double Magnum Format: 3L bottle, offering enhanced aging potential and prestige.
✅ Organic Certification: 2018 marks the first fully organic vintage, certified in 2021.

Vintage Profile
  • Château Angélus 2018 Double Magnum (3L):
    • Blend: 65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc (sourced from the estate’s oldest vines, planted by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal’s grandfather).
    • Tasting Profile: Deep garnet-purple; vibrant blackberries, crème de cassis, crushed violets, and cedar pencil on the nose; full-bodied with satiny tannins, pure fruit intensity, and a long, saline finish with hints of spice and woodsmoke.
    • Critical Acclaim:
      • 99 points (Jeb Dunnuck), “Pure perfection, magical juice.”
      • 99 points (James Suckling), “Vibrant tannins, mouthwatering finish.”
      • 98 points (Wine Advocate), “Incredibly refined, seamless.”
      • 98 points (Decanter, Jane Anson), “Gorgeous, dense brambled fruit.”
    • Vinification & Aging: Gentle extraction; aged 18-22 months in 100% new French oak barriques and two new foudres for Cabernet Franc to enhance freshness.
    • Aging Potential: Drink 2026-2058, with the Double Magnum format ensuring slower, more graceful evolution.
    • Vintage Notes: A wet start followed by a miraculous summer with cool nights preserved acidity and polyphenol richness. Yield: 32 hl/ha.


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  • Brand Name: Château Angélus
  • Vintage: 2018
  • Region: Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France (Right Bank)
  • Type: Luxury Bordeaux Wine
  • Capacity: 3000 mL
  • Alcohol Volume:14.0%
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