More delight was to follow during the Ang élus winery tour, ending with a fabulous tasting in the sunny tasting room, overlooking the newly renovated gardens of the ch âteau.įor those who want to get a quick refresher about Ang élus, here is a brief snapshot: elevated to the topmost levels of the Right Bank pecking order in 2012 – Grand Cru Classé A, Angélus is a family-run estate owned by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest and his cousin Jean-Bernard Grenie, now joined by the youngest (8 th generation) cousins, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal and Thierry Grenié de Boüard. What an unforgettable welcome – thrilling and (I must confess, though they do it for most visitors) quite emotional. As we waited outside for our visit to commence, the bells of Ang élus came alive, pealing forth the majestic notes of the Indian national anthem. Three years ago on a visit to Saint Émilion, that gorgeous medieval UNESCO World Heritage village on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, I was fortunate to get an appointment for a visit and tasting at the iconic Grand Cru Château Ang élus. The family that stands together: (From left to right) Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest, Jean-Bernard Grenié, Thierry Grenié-de-Boüard-©-Deepix
