1987 Chateau Angelus
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France
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- Style Red - Savory and Classic
- Grape Variety Bordeaux Blend Red
- Food Pairing Beef and Venison
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Prior to the 2022 vintage, this wine was classed as Premier Grand Cru Classe A. Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classe B from 1996 to 2012.
Vineyard notes: "Surface area 27 hectares (66 acres) Location South-facing slope of Saint-Emilion, on the famous “foot of the slope Soils Clay-limestone on the upper part; clay, sand and limestone as the slope goes down Density of plantation 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare depending on the soil characteristics"
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1987 Bottle (750ml)
1987 Chateau l'Angelus - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classe - 1 Bottle (0.75L)
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1987 Case of 6 Btls
Chateau Angelus France Red Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
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1987 Bottle (750ml)
Chateau Angelus Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 1987 OWC6, Bordeaux
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1987 Case of 6 Btls
Chateau Angelus France Red Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
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1987 Case of 12 Btls
Chateau Angelus France Red Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
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1987 Bottle (750ml)
CHATEAU ANGELUS 1987, Saint Emilion [SD], St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classe A , Bordeaux
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Chateau Angelus France Red Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
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1987 Bottle (750ml)
CHATEAU ANGELUS 1987, Saint Emilion, St Emilion - 1er Grand Cru Classe A , Bordeaux
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1987 Case of 12 Btls
Chateau Angelus France Red Bordeaux Saint-Emilion
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Details
About the Product
- Classification
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Producer Notes
- In the last thirty years, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest has constantly challenged practices and techniques for the benefit of his land and the unique characteristics of the wines grown on it, enabling Château Angélus to be recognised as one of the foremost properties in its appellation area. This recognition has been documented in one classification after another, the last of which awarded Château Angélus the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A".
- Drinking Window
- 1996-2006
Analytical Data
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Winemaker
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Hubert de Boüard de Laforest
- Ownership
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Boüard de Laforest family
- Closure Type
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Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Surface area 27 hectares (66 acres) Location South-facing slope of Saint-Emilion, on the famous “foot of the slope Soils Clay-limestone on the upper part; clay, sand and limestone as the slope goes down Density of plantation 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare depending on the soil characteristics
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- Winemaking
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Vinifications in oak and stainless steel vats for the Merlot, in concrete vats for the Cabernet Franc - A cold soak at 8°C for some vats, depending on the characteristics of the grapes, for 4 days to one week - Temperature of alcoholic fermentation up to 28°C - Post-fermentation maceration at 28 to 30°C, for 1 to 3 weeks
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- Ageing
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from 20 to 22 months - in new fine grain French oak barrels with medium char for the Merlot and a part for the Cabernet Franc; - in 30hl foudres for some of the Cabernet Franc, selected for the especially subtle character of its aromas
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Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Lamb kreatopita Starter Course
- Meat in filo pastry
- Contains: lamb mince
- Greek
- Beef sirloin Korean BBQ Main Course
- Contains: garlic, sesame oil, ginger
- Korean
- Holstein dairy T-bone Main Course
- Dutch dairy cattle breed, aka Friesian
- Western
- Galloway bone-in-ribeye Main Course
- Flavourful and lean beef from traditional Scottish breed
- Western
Details
About the Product
- Classification
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
- Producer Notes
- In the last thirty years, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest has constantly challenged practices and techniques for the benefit of his land and the unique characteristics of the wines grown on it, enabling Château Angélus to be recognised as one of the foremost properties in its appellation area. This recognition has been documented in one classification after another, the last of which awarded Château Angélus the status of Premier Grand Cru Classé "A".
- Drinking Window
- 1996-2006
Analytical Data
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Winemaker
-
Hubert de Boüard de Laforest
- Ownership
-
Boüard de Laforest family
- Closure Type
-
Cork
- Vineyard Notes
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Surface area 27 hectares (66 acres) Location South-facing slope of Saint-Emilion, on the famous “foot of the slope Soils Clay-limestone on the upper part; clay, sand and limestone as the slope goes down Density of plantation 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare depending on the soil characteristics
Read more
- Winemaking
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Vinifications in oak and stainless steel vats for the Merlot, in concrete vats for the Cabernet Franc - A cold soak at 8°C for some vats, depending on the characteristics of the grapes, for 4 days to one week - Temperature of alcoholic fermentation up to 28°C - Post-fermentation maceration at 28 to 30°C, for 1 to 3 weeks
Read more
- Ageing
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from 20 to 22 months - in new fine grain French oak barrels with medium char for the Merlot and a part for the Cabernet Franc; - in 30hl foudres for some of the Cabernet Franc, selected for the especially subtle character of its aromas
Read more
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Critics Scores & Reviews
(1)1987 vintage
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When to drink: 1996 to 2006
1987 Vintage
Tasted: Oct 2011
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96 / 100
$ 440
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2024
94 / 100
$ 258
2023
96 / 100
$ 339
2022
97 / 100
$ 556
2021
94 / 100
$ 350
2020
97 / 100
$ 434
2019
96 / 100
$ 403
2018
96 / 100
$ 558
2017
94 / 100
$ 450
2016
97 / 100
$ 451
2015
96 / 100
$ 462
2014
94 / 100
$ 405
2013
91 / 100
$ 392
2012
93 / 100
$ 667
2011
93 / 100
$ 435
2010
96 / 100
$ 481
2009
95 / 100
$ 588
2008
93 / 100
$ 485
2007
92 / 100
$ 545
2006
93 / 100
$ 464
2005
96 / 100
$ 720
2004
93 / 100
$ 428
2003
94 / 100
$ 489
2002
90 / 100
$ 526
2001
93 / 100
$ 438
2000
95 / 100
$ 745
1999
90 / 100
$ 327
1998
94 / 100
$ 653
1997
90 / 100
$ 499
1996
91 / 100
$ 473
1995
93 / 100
$ 436
1994
92 / 100
$ 735
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84 / 100
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95 / 100
$ 838
1989
94 / 100
$ 584
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91 / 100
$ 389
1987
87 / 100
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90 / 100
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94 / 100
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97 / 100
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1987 Vintage: Bordeaux Learn more
Vintage quality: Average
Current condition: Likely past it
The 1987 vintage for Bordeaux was not the best but some nice wines were made.
The growing season began with a cold, harsh winter that went on for unseasonably long with spring slow to arrive. A lackluster spring also proved a dampener with wet weather disrupting both ...
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