Les Angelots de Villemaurine 2011
15,5/20
Gault & Millau
“With a rich profile, the ‘Les Angelots’ cuvée offers a delicate bouquet centered on a medley of dark fruits enveloped in sweet spices. The straightforward palate displays woody notes and firm tannins. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 – Gault Millau) Despite the vintage’s early ripening, the 2011 displays aromas of well-ripened red and black fruits that are simply irresistible. The tannins are silky, and the finish has a hint of licorice... A very good second wine!
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Eye
purple dress
Nose
aromas of fresh dark fruits
Palate
Concentrated. Beautiful liveliness. Fine tannins
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2015
Drink before
2020
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs well with braised rabbit or chicken strips, duck breast, grilled beef or lamb, and a selection of cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2016 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
This estate is superbly located at the northern edge of the village of Saint-Emilion, next to Trottevieille, on the limestone plateau. Acquired in 2007 by wine merchant Justin Onclin—who also owns Moulis Branas Grand Poujeaux—the estate produces powerful yet balanced wines, classic of this region, which over the past three years have developed the finesse demanded by what is proving to be a truly exceptional terroir.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A winegrower in the Médoc (Branas Grand Poujeaux in the Moulis AOC), Justin Onclin expanded his holdings in Saint-Émilion in 2007 with the acquisition of this 7-hectare estate, which lies alongside the moat of the medieval town; he has completely renovated both the vineyards and the winery.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
With its rich profile, the "Les Angelots" vintage offers a delicate bouquet centered on a medley of dark fruits enveloped in sweet spices. The clean palate reveals woody notes and firm tannins.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2016 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
Located 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. Highly rated in 2009 and 2010, the château owes its success in part to a new gravity-fed winemaking facility and the meticulous care taken in sorting the grapes harvested from the plateau. Villemaurine changed consultants in 2012; Hubert de Broüard’s team replaced that of Stéphane Derenoncourt. “Our priority, which is now more commercially focused, is to address our image deficit,” explains Justin Onclin, the estate’s owner. An underdog that is cementing its success.
Customer Rating
3.2/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Ms. JACQUELINE L. Posted on 11/11/2019
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Review by Mr. CHRISTOPHE C. Published on June 21, 2017
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Review by Mr. CLAUDE F. Posted on May 2, 2017
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Review by Mr. JACQUES C. Published on 12/22/2015
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