Chatonnet Vineyards

The Archangel

Name: The Archangel
Brand: Vignobles chatonnet
Price: 70.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

THE QUINTESSENCE OF MERLOT

L'Archange* is a 100% Merlot wine from a plot located on clayey molasses covered with ancient sand near several Grands Crus Classés of the Saint-Emilion appellation.

Harvested at optimum maturity, vinified simply but using the most modern techniques and then aged in barrels for 12 to 18 months depending on the vintage, L'Archange is by nature a round, dense, supple and fruity wine, with a unique style, offering exceptional aging potential.

A vintage produced only if the quality of the vintage meets our expectations.

*The Archangel is an angel of a higher order. Messenger of God, he transmits divine messages to men.
Each vintage is dedicated to a particular Archangel.

Age of vines: Over 40 years old

VARIETY: 100% Merlot

Degree: 14.5

For large containers please contact us - 6L, 12L, 15L

Winemaking and aging

Agro-synergistic approach.

Traditional Bordeaux vinification followed by barrel aging for 12 to 18 months. A proportion of new barrels not exceeding 50% in order to obtain a wine of great finesse and allowing the Merlot to fully express itself.

Geology

Sandy soil and clay subsoil

Tasting

"Aromas of blackberry and typical violet. The tannin is
dense, voluptuous and opulent but without heaviness thanks to a remarkable acid and mineral tension. The length is beautiful and the finish subtle; it allows you to appreciate without moderation the legendary finesse of this vintage "Pascal Chatonnet

Vintage brochures

2011 vintage
2012 vintage
2014 vintage
2015 vintage
2016 vintage
2018 vintage
2019 vintage
2020 vintage

The Archangel

70,00€

A word from the sommelier

Intense purple color with violet highlights.

Fruity, rich, rose aromas, stewed fruit aromas, red fruit aromas, blackberry aromas, anise aromas.

Elegant, rich, smooth, spicy notes, chocolate notes, toasted bread notes, fine tannins, melted tannins, supple, good intensity, long persistence.

The news

Clarisse Chatonnet a intégré la propriété viticole familiale

Clarisse Chatonnet has joined the family wine estate

Chatonnet Vineyards is delighted to announce the arrival of Clarisse Chatonnet, daughter of Pascal Chatonnet, to the family winery. With extensive training and experience in the wine industry, Clar...