2016 Château Angélus | 100 Point Premier Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Émilion

🏆 100 Points | One of the Greatest Saint-Émilion Wines Ever Produced

One of the Greatest Wines of the Legendary 2016 Bordeaux Vintage

Château Angélus has earned worldwide acclaim for producing wines of extraordinary richness, precision and longevity

100 points - Wine Enthusiast | 99 Points – JamesSuckling.com | 98 Points – The Wine Advocate | 98 Points – Vinous

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

RRP $1,150 a bottle

There are only a handful of estates that define Saint-Émilion.

Château Angélus is unquestionably one of them.

Classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A (the highest classification in Saint-Émilion at the time of this vintage), Château Angélus has earned worldwide acclaim for producing wines of extraordinary richness, precision and longevity. The 2016 vintage stands among the greatest wines ever produced by the estate, combining breathtaking concentration with remarkable freshness and elegance.

Awarded 99 points by James Suckling and 98 points by both Wine Advocate and Vinous, this is one of the benchmark wines of one of Bordeaux's greatest modern vintages.

Tasting Notes

Expect an extraordinary Right Bank Bordeaux with layers of:

• Blackcurrant and crème de cassis
• Black cherry and ripe plum
• Crushed violets
• Dark chocolate and espresso
• Cedar and cigar box
• Graphite and crushed limestone
• Liquorice, exotic spice and perfectly integrated oak

The palate is immensely concentrated yet remarkably refined. Rich black fruit is framed by silky tannins, vibrant acidity and exceptional mineral precision. Every layer unfolds effortlessly before giving way to an incredibly long, seamless finish that seems to last for minutes.

This is a wine of breathtaking purity and remarkable balance.

Critical Acclaim

• 100 Points - Wine Enthusiast
• 99 Points – JamesSuckling.com
• 98 Points – The Wine Advocate
• 98 Points – Vinous

One of the highest-rated wines of the outstanding 2016 Bordeaux vintage.

About the Wine

Château Angélus is one of the great icons of Bordeaux.

Located on the renowned limestone and clay slopes of Saint-Émilion, the estate has been owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family for eight generations. Its privileged terroir consistently produces wines that combine the richness of Merlot with the structure, perfume and freshness of Cabernet Franc.

The 2016 blend is composed of approximately:

• 62% Merlot
• 38% Cabernet Franc

This unusually high proportion of Cabernet Franc contributes exceptional floral perfume, freshness and ageing potential, giving the wine its distinctive elegance and complexity.

Following fermentation, the wine was matured in 100% new French oak, resulting in remarkable depth while preserving the purity of the fruit.

The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of Bordeaux's greatest ever harvests, producing wines of extraordinary precision, balance and longevity.

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Beef Wellington
• Wagyu rib-eye
• Roast lamb
• Venison loin
• Duck breast
• Black truffle dishes
• Mature Comté or aged Gouda

Cellaring

Although already magnificent with extended decanting, the 2016 Château Angélus is built for the long haul.

Expect this wine to continue evolving gracefully for 40–50+ years, developing extraordinary layers of cigar box, truffle, forest floor, cedar and exotic spice while retaining its incredible freshness and structure.

Why We Love It

Every truly great Bordeaux possesses an unmistakable sense of place.

The 2016 Château Angélus captures the very essence of Saint-Émilion—powerful yet elegant, richly textured yet incredibly precise. The exceptional Cabernet Franc component lifts the wine with haunting aromatics, while the magnificent 2016 vintage provides incredible concentration and flawless balance.

Receiving 100 points from Wine Enthusiast, 99 points from James Suckling and 98 points from both Wine Advocate and Vinous confirms what collectors around the world already know: this is one of the defining wines of the vintage and one of the finest Château Angélus releases ever produced.

At $1,150, this is far more than a bottle of Bordeaux.

It is a masterpiece from one of the world's greatest estates, a wine capable of providing unforgettable drinking experiences for generations to come. Whether purchased for the cellar, investment or a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the 2016 Château Angélus stands among the elite wines of modern Bordeaux.

👉 Produced in one of Bordeaux's greatest vintages and backed by extraordinary critical acclaim, the 2016 Château Angélus is an essential addition to any serious fine wine collection.