Saint-Émilion

The Saint-Émilion vineyards stretch along the right bank of the Dordogne River and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Merlot is the predominant grape variety, but Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , and a small amount of Malbec are also cultivated. Here you will find wines from the Saint-Émilion and Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellations, which are interwoven across nine communes surrounding Saint-Émilion.

Château Angélus

The Château Angélus vineyard is overlooked by the three churches of Saint-Émilion. It is from these churches that the estate takes its name, as the bells ringing the Angelus, marking the rhythm of the workday with prayer, could be heard particularly clearly. It is in reference to these moments of faith that the symbol of Château Angélus is a bell.
Since 1782, the de Boüard de Laforest family has been established in Saint-Émilion. There, they founded the estate we know today, which has spanned eight generations and is now managed by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and Thierry Grenié-de Boüard. Since the first Saint-Émilion classification in 1954, Château Angélus was a Grand Cru Classé . Thanks to the tireless work of Hubert de Boüard de Laforest , it was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012.
The Château produces several wines. Angelus is the flagship wine, opulent, elegant, and remarkably pure, capable of very long aging. The second wine is Le Carillon d'Angélus , first produced in 1987 and a blend of the three grape varieties. It is characterized by fruity aromas, medium aging potential, and velvety tannins. Finally, N°3 d'Angélus is an approachable wine from its early years, round and elegant, with fruity aromas.

Château Cheval Blanc

Château Cheval Blanc is one of the four Premier Grand Cru Classé A estates of Saint-Émilion , along with Château Angélus, Château Ausone, and Château Pavie. It distinguishes itself from the other châteaux and estates of the appellation by its subsoil of gravel and clay. The Château won a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1878, and again at the Antwerp Exhibition in 1886; since then, the estate's labels have proudly displayed two medals. In 2011, the Château inaugurated a new winery, a modern work by the architect Christian de Portzamparc that blends seamlessly into the landscape.
The vines are spread across 45 plots covering 39 hectares. Some are almost a century old and have never seen the slightest herbicide. Since 1998, the management of the Château has been entrusted to Pierre Lurton , a prominent figure in the Bordeaux region.
The grand wine, eponymous, of Château Cheval Blanc It is made from a blend of selected wines from the vineyard plots. The remaining wines are used to create the second wine, Le Petit Cheval . Both are red wines. In 2016, Château Cheval Blanc produced its first white wine, Le Petit Cheval, a Bordeaux Blanc .

Clos Fourtet

Clos Fourtet produces refined and elegant wines that continue to improve with age. The estate is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B of Saint-Émilion . The medals adorning the label are those won at the Universal Exhibitions in Paris in 1867 and 1900, and at the Universal Exhibition in Bordeaux in 1895. In 2001, the Clos was purchased by Philippe Cuvelier , and today his son Matthieu manages it. The 19-hectare vineyard is cultivated using sustainable practices , employing biodynamic methods and working within a balanced ecosystem.
At Clos Fourtet, the grapes are harvested by hand, the extraction is gentle, and handling is minimal. The aim of this care is to protect the precious fruit and its aromas as much as possible. Two exceptional wines are produced: Clos Fourtet and the second wine, Closerie de Fourtet .