Chateau Villemaurine
Saint Emilion Grand Cru Les Angelots de Villemaurine 2016
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques: 70% new barrels and 30% second-use barrels |
- Name and alcohol content: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC 2016, 13.5% vol
- Grape varieties and harvest: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc; hand-picked in crates
- Vinification: Stainless steel and long maceration; malolactic fermentation in oak barrels
- Ageing in wood: French oak barrels, 70% new and 30% second use
- Profile: Dry, silky tannins, peppery finish. Serve at 16-18°C after 1 hour of decanting
Description
What kind of wine it is
Les Angelots de Villemaurine, produced by Chateau Villemaurine, is a red wine that elegantly expresses the Bordeaux region. This blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc reveals intense aromas of blackcurrant on the nose, enhanced by notes of chocolate and walnut. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and dry structure, maintaining an impeccable balance between ripeness and freshness. The soft, well-integrated tannins provide a silky texture, leading to a long and delicate finish, enriched by a pleasant peppery return.
Where it comes from
The wine originates from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, within the prestigious Bordeaux area. The vineyards are cultivated on clay and limestone soils, an ideal composition to impart complexity and a vibrant mineral streak. The decision to adopt an extremely low yield per hectare allows for exceptional aromatic concentration. This production philosophy faithfully reflects the authentic character of the terroir, supporting the structure and stylistic precision of the wine.
How it is produced
The process begins with manual harvesting and a rigorous selection of the grape bunches. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by long post-fermentation macerations aimed at extracting structure and intensity. Malolactic fermentation and subsequent ageing in French oak barrels, partly new and partly second use, refine the wine. This meticulous work in the cellar shapes the balance and ensures the wine has remarkable ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
Bordeaux excellence is fully expressed in this prestigious label by Chateau Villemaurine, an authentic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru originating from clay-limestone soils. Created with the consultancy of the renowned oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, the 2016 vintage enhances the profound minerality of the region thanks to a meticulous manual harvest. The long maceration and elegant ageing in French oak barriques give this wine a silky and enveloping structure, awarded 95 points by James Suckling.
Awards
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Oenologist: Stéphane Derenoncourt
2007: Justin Onclin, a keen wine and viticulture enthusiast and a connoisseur of fine wines through his family background and work as a wine negociant, produced his first vintage of Château Villemaurine.
Wishing to establish a heritage for his family and eager to make his own wines, he was immediately captivated by the richness and fabulous potential of Château Villemaurine. Read more
| Name | Chateau Villemaurine Saint Emilion Grand Cru Les Angelots de Villemaurine 2016 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Emilion AOC |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Villemaurine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Bordeaux excellence is fully expressed in this prestigious label by Chateau Villemaurine, an authentic Saint-Émilion Grand Cru originating from clay-limestone soils. Created with the consultancy of the renowned oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt, the 2016 vintage enhances the profound minerality of the region thanks to a meticulous manual harvest. The long maceration and elegant ageing in French oak barriques give this wine a silky and enveloping structure, awarded 95 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France |
| Soil composition | Clayey, calcareous |
| Yield per hectare | 33 hl/ha |
| Production technique | Fermentation in new double-walled stainless steel tanks; long post-fermentation macerations; malolactic fermentation in barriques; ageing in barriques (70% new and 30% second use) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in new double-walled stainless steel tanks; long post-fermentation macerations; malolactic fermentation in barrel (barrique). |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques: 70% new barrels and 30% second-use barrels |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |