Tempo d'Angelus 2023

Characteristics and Tasting Notes of Tempo d'Angelus 2023 Château Angelus

Tasting

Color

This Tempo d'Angelus displays a dark, dense hue with notable brilliance, reflecting careful vinification and a good anthocyanin concentration drawn from its merlot base.

Nose

The nose of this Tempo d'Angelus opens on a bright array of red and black berries, with cherry notes complemented by delicate floral touches and hints of hedgerow blossom. Subtle oak nuances and a light roasted note add further depth without overpowering the fruit.

Palate

This Tempo d'Angelus 2023 shows a medium-bodied palate with a bright, linear attack and a sense of verticality supported by fine acidity. The tannins are finely grained, framing the fruit with precision rather than weight, while the finish lingers with gentle notes of roasted coffee and oak emerging after the fruit.

Food and wine pairings

Tempo d'Angelus pairs naturally with bistro-style dishes and quality charcuterie, where its freshness balances richer, fattier textures. It also complements white meats such as roasted chicken or veal in a light sauce, as well as grilled red meats like sirloin or hanger steak served medium-rare. For a plant-based option, roasted vegetables with grains echo the wine's red and black fruit, while semi-firm cheeses such as Saint-Nectaire or young Comté make for a pleasant match.

Serving and cellaring

This Tempo d'Angelus 2023 is best served slightly chilled, around 59–63°F, to preserve its freshness and keep the fruit expressive. While approachable in its youth, the wine's structure allows it to evolve further over the next few years in the cellar.

Other characteristics

Tempo d'Angelus 2023 is defined by notably low pH levels and significant polyphenolic mass, a combination that lends the wine both tension and structure while preserving a vibrant, pure expression of fruit.

A Bordeaux red shaped by the terroirs of Castillon and Francs

The Estate

Château Angelus is a historic property on the right bank of Bordeaux, with family roots in Saint-Émilion dating back to 1782 and an identity as a named vineyard established in 1920. Today the estate is led by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, representing the eighth generation of the de Boüard de Laforest family. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" in 2012, Angelus voluntarily withdrew from the Saint-Émilion classification in 2022. The estate combines heritage with innovation, notably through a new winemaking cellar and advanced environmental certifications.

The Vineyard

This Tempo d'Angelus is grown exclusively on vineyards owned by Château Angelus, acquired in 2017 across Castillon-la-Bataille, Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Sainte-Colombe, and the Francs sector, just east of the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion. These south-facing clay-limestone slopes feature cold, deep soils rich in tuf and marl, which encourage steady ripening while preserving acidity. The vineyard benefits from the estate's high-level environmental certification, reflecting a strong commitment to biodiversity and sustainable practices.

The Vintage

The 2023 vintage benefited from the south-facing exposure of the Castillon and Francs slopes, which supported consistent ripening of the grapes. The combination of well-drained slopes and deep soils allowed the fruit to reach a balance between ripeness and freshness, resulting in grapes with low pH levels and substantial polyphenolic concentration.

Winemaking and aging

Tempo d'Angelus 2023 is vinified at the Chai Carillon, a modern winemaking facility designed with equal attention to technical performance, environmental impact, and architectural quality. The wine is aged in oak barrels for approximately eight to eleven months, a period that allows the integration of subtle toasted and oak notes while preserving the purity and energy of the fruit.

Grape Varieties

This Tempo d'Angelus 2023 is composed of 90% merlot and 10% cabernet franc, a blend that favors generous fruit expression while gaining structure, freshness, and aromatic complexity from the cabernet franc.