Les Angelots de Villemaurine 2011
Bordeaux
Red
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15,5/20
Gault & Millau
"With its rich approach, the "Les Angelots" cuvée offers a delicate olfactory bouquet based on a farandole of black fruits wrapped in sweet spices. On the palate, it's straightforward, with a woody texture and tight tannins". (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - Gault Millau) Despite the early vintage, the 2011 presents aromas of ripe red and black fruits that call for gourmandise. The tannins are silky and the finish slightly licorice-like... A very good second!
Features
Estate
Château Villemaurine
Cuvée
Les Angelots
Vintage
2011
Designation
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
gravity-fed vatting. Pigeage. Vatting for 20 to 30 days in stainless steel vats.
Breeding
30% new barrels, 70% one-wine barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
purple color
Nose
aromas of fresh black fruit
Mouth
concentrated. Beautiful vivacity. Fine tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
is perfect with simmered rabbit or poultry aiguillettes, duck breast, grilled beef or lamb, a selection of cheeses...
Château Villemaurine
Saint-Emilion
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Estate rated (2016 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)
About the domain :
This property is superbly situated on the limestone plateau at the northern edge of Saint-Emilion village, next to Trottevieille. Taken over in 2007 by wine merchant Justin Onclin, already owner of Moulis Branas Grand Poujeaux, it produces powerful, well-balanced wines, classic of this sector, which over the past three years have found the sense of finesse demanded by what is proving to be a very fine terroir.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine rated (guide 2016) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
A proprietor in the Médoc (Branas Grand Poujeaux in AOC Moulis), Justin Onclin invested in Saint-Emilion in 2007, acquiring this 7-hectare estate set against the moat of the medieval town, which he has completely renovated in both vineyard and winery.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
With its rich approach, the "Les Angelots" cuvée offers a delicate olfactory bouquet based on a farandole of black fruits wrapped in sweet spices. The frank palate displays a woody grain and tight tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine noté (guide 2016) Sélectionné (We remind you that this guide is a prize list and as such, all the estates that appear in it, even without a star, represent, in our eyes, the excellence of French production).
About the domain :
On the outskirts of Saint-Emilion, Villemaurine was acquired in 2007 and renovated by Belgian wine merchant Justin Onclin, who also owns Branas Grand Poujeaux in Moulis. Well-rated in 2009 and 2010, the château owes its performance in part to a new gravity-fed winery and the special care taken in sorting the grapes from the plateau. Villemaurine changed consultant in 2012, with Hubert de Broüard replacing Stéphane Derenoncourt. "Our priority, now more commercial, is to work on our image deficit", explains owner Justin Onclin. An outsider who confirms his success.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by Mme JACQUELINE L. Published on 11/11/2019
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Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE C. Published on 21/06/2017
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Note and review by M. CLAUDE F. Published on 02/05/2017
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Note and review by M. JACQUES C. Published on 22/12/2015
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