2018 Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France Bordeaux and the rest is planted

and the rest is planted half to Serine (the oldest vines) and half to Syrah

The pattern of fog/sun/fog ensures proper vine respiration & very even ripening

sour cherry and blackberry aromas predominate in the nose and travel seamlessly onto the palate

as were the Red Romes from Grand View

After ten days on skins the free run juice was poured off and the rest of the 'matter' was lightly pressed to tank to settle

2018 Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France Bordeaux and the rest is plantedThe 39 hectare planted only 17 of which awre classified 1st growth and allowed in the final bottling is planted to 50% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. This shows a continuing increase in the amount of Cabernet Franc in the vineyard and of course in the final blend as well. As you would expect, the Merlot is planted in soils with more clay and limestone, while the Cabernet Franc is planted in gravel, limestone, and sand terroir.