At a glance

Producer

Château Angélus

Region

Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France

Grape variety

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Smooth

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$500-$1200 USD (depending on provenance, format, and condition)

Tasting profile

Dark fruits (cassis, black cherry), espresso, licorice, floral notes, mocha, cedar; opulent body, mineral finish, layered complexity.

Evolution: Over time, will display more truffle, forest floor, tobacco, gamey/meaty complexity as primary fruit fades.

At peak: Greatest complexity and harmony expected from 2027-2037; will gradually mellow and soften without losing core fruit up to 2045.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high, providing freshness and aging structure

Tannins

Full, ripe, integrating and silken at this stage

Alcohol

14.5% ABV (typical for 2010 Right Bank Bordeaux)

Aging potential

High; can cellar for 25+ more years if stored under ideal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2023 to 2054

Optimal window

2019 to 2057

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Exceptionally well-preserved, complex, showing first signs of secondary and tertiary bouquet, tannins resolved but still vibrant

2010 is a legendary vintage in Bordeaux; this wine exhibits robust tannins, high phenolic content, and excellent balance, making for a very long-lived wine. 2010 Angélus combines modern power with classic structure. Peak will see maximum bouquet and silky integration.

Food pairing

Roast rack of lamb, aged ribeye steak, venison, black truffle risotto, hard cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda), wild mushrooms.

Serving

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — The wine is 15 years old and has full, ripe tannins that will benefit from aeration to enhance its aromas and flavors.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Château Angélus has implemented sustainable agriculture practices since 2010, including cover cropping, reduced chemical intervention, partial conversion to organic methods, natural grassing, integrated pest management, significant water conservation, and reduction of energy usage; introduction of lightweight glass bottles in recent years (after 2010)

Château Angélus is considered a sustainability leader among top Bordeaux châteaux, especially in recent years, but 2010 vintage predates HVE certification and bottle eco-initiatives. The estate has demonstrated measurable improvements in soil health, biodiversity promotion, and resource efficiency. Carbon footprint remains relatively high due to international shipping and Bordeaux’s traditional heavy packaging (now addressed in newer vintages).