What Angélus does

Angélus (legal entity CHATEAU ANGELUS, RCS Libourne 401 765 821) is a family-owned Bordeaux wine estate headquartered at Château l'Angelus, 33330 Saint-Émilion, France. The estate has been held by the Boüard de Laforest family for eight generations since Jean de Boüard de Laforest settled in Saint-Émilion in 1782. It is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé A in the Saint-Émilion appellation — one of only four estates to hold that rank — and was elevated from Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 2012. The estate withdrew from the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification cycle. The vineyard spans approximately 80 hectares on south-facing slopes in a natural amphitheatre, with Cabernet Franc representing 47% of plantings.

The portfolio includes the flagship Château Angelus (Premier Grand Cru Classé A), Carillon d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, since 1987), N°3 d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion), Tempo d'Angelus (Bordeaux AOC, launched 2019), and the 2023 additions Clos du Milieu (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux) and Blanc du Milieu (IGP Vin de Pays de l'Atlantique). Winemaking relies on a signature gravity-fed approach with inverted, suspended tronco-conical vats combining wood, stainless steel, and concrete — embodied in the new Château Angelus cellar (inaugurated 2024, designed by architect Olivier Chadebost and buried 7 metres underground) and Chai Carillon (completed 2019, BREEAM-certified, with 18 truncated-cone vats). Half of the Cabernet Franc is aged in 30-hectolitre foudres introduced in 2018, and a TED autonomous vineyard robot from Naïo Technologies has been operational since early 2019. Since the 2014 vintage, every bottle carries a WID microchip under the label readable via iOS/Android for authentication, traceability, and anti-counterfeiting.

Revenue comes primarily from premium wine sales distributed globally through Bordeaux négociants (the place de Bordeaux) to wine shops and fine dining venues in 25+ countries, supplemented by three owned Saint-Émilion restaurants — Le Logis de la Cadène (Michelin-starred, acquired 2013), La Maison de la Cadène (acquired 2016), and L'Auberge de la Commanderie (acquired 2017) — and by the Angelus Travel tourism platform. Customer segments include high-net-worth collectors, fine-dining establishments, premium retailers/négociants, and consumers seeking approachable premium Bordeaux. Marketing is event-led, combining multilingual content (six-language website, annual Reflet magazine, Instagram, newsletter), art and music sponsorships, primeurs campaigns, and international dinners led by the ownership family.

Name

Angélus

Legal name

CHATEAU ANGELUS

Website

https://angelus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1782

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Château Angelus (Angélus) is a family-owned Bordeaux wine estate classified Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A. It produces and globally distributes a portfolio of premium red and white wines from approximately 80 hectares, complemented by three owned Saint-Émilion restaurants and the Angelus Travel tourism platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Bordeaux Wine

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG), Wine Bars (CRANACAE)

Keywords

• Premium Bordeaux wine
• Saint-Émilion estate
• Fine wine production
• Luxury wine distribution
• Wine hospitality services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-émilion

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Premium Wine Sales: Château Angelus generates the majority of its revenue from the sale of its wines — Château Angelus (Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Saint-Émilion), Carillon d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru), N°3 d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion), Tempo d'Angelus (Bordeaux AOC), Clos du Milieu (Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux), and Blanc du Milieu (IGP Vin de Pays de l'Atlantique). Distribution is through Bordeaux négociants and directly to fine dining restaurants and wine shops globally.
2. Wine and Gastronomy Hospitality: The family operates three restaurants in Saint-Émilion — Le Logis de la Cadène (founded 1848, Michelin-starred), La Maison de la Cadène (17th-century mansion), and L'Auberge de la Commanderie — acquired between 2013 and 2017. These provide dining, accommodation, and hospitality experiences aligned with the estate's fine food culture.
3. Angelus Travel Tourism Experiences: The estate operates Angelus Travel (angelus-travel.com), offering curated visitor experiences at the estate, including art exhibitions, tastings, and tours. It also publishes the annual Reflet magazine and organizes cultural events that serve as marketing while generating revenue from participants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Château Angelus is a family-owned Saint-Émilion wine estate producing and selling a portfolio of premium Bordeaux wines — led by its flagship Premier Grand Cru Classé A red — through Bordeaux négociants, fine wine shops, restaurants, and direct wine tourism experiences. Beyond wines, the family operates three Saint-Émilion restaurants and Angelus Travel, providing hospitality and curated visitor experiences that reinforce the estate's luxury positioning. core_offerings_detailed>

Product overview

Angélus is a prestigious Saint-Émilion wine estate producing a portfolio of red wines under the Bordeaux classification system. The core products are Château Angelus (Premier Grand Cru Classé "A"), Carillon d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru), N°3 d'Angelus (Saint-Émilion), and Tempo d'Angelus (Bordeaux appellation). The estate has expanded with new cuvées including Clos du Milieu (red) and Blanc du Milieu (white) launched in 2023. Beyond wines, the portfolio includes hospitality ventures such as the Michelin-starred Logis de la Cadène restaurant and La Maison de la Cadène, both acquired by the family in Saint-Émilion, as well as Angelus Travel for estate experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carillon d'Angelus: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru wine, first released in 1987 vintage. Blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon selected from different Saint-Émilion terroirs.
• N°3 d'Angelus
• Tempo d'Angelus
• Clos du Milieu
• Blanc du Milieu
• Angelus Travel

Products and services

• Château Angelus Flagship red wine classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint-Émilion, produced from Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on south-facing slopes and vinified using gravity-fed tronco-conical vats and foudre aging. Renowned for long aging potential and Cabernet-Franc-driven aromatic complexity.
• Carillon d'Angelus Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine blended from Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon selected from different Saint-Émilion terroirs and vinified at the BREEAM-certified Chai Carillon with 18 inverted truncated-cone vats operated by gravity.
• N°3 d'Angelus Saint-Émilion red wine blended with 85–90% Merlot and aged for a shorter period without new wood, designed for immediate enjoyment upon release.
• Tempo d'Angelus Bordeaux AOC red wine created in 2019, offering a more approachable, streamlined version of the estate's Grand Cru wines while sharing depth and complexity. Produced from vines at Saint-Magne-de-Castillon, Castillon-La-Bataille and Sainte-Colombe.
• Clos du Milieu Red wine cuvée produced from a single Merlot plot in Castillon-la-Bataille bordered by hedgerows, under the Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux appellation, displaying freshness, tension and density with ageing potential.
• Blanc du Milieu White wine cuvée from a 1.7 hectare plot of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc in Castillon-la-Bataille, under the IGP Vin de Pays de l'Atlantique appellation.
• Le Logis de la Cadène restaurant and accommodation Fine dining restaurant founded in 1848 in Saint-Émilion offering dining and accommodation in a refined décor; one of the oldest restaurants in the medieval town.
• La Maison de la Cadène restaurant and mansion 17th-century mansion at 9 rue de la Porte Brunet, Saint-Émilion, operating as a fine dining restaurant and part of the Boüard de Laforest family's hospitality group.
• Angelus Travel wine tourism experiences Travel and experience platform (angelus-travel.com) offering curated visits, art exhibitions, tastings and cultural events at the estate, including a Floc'h world journey inspired by Jean-François Millet's Angelus painting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Château Angelus has been ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé A in Saint-Émilion since 2012 — among only four estates holding this distinction
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Laurence BostminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2025Laurence Bost is the only painter accredited by the public institution Rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris. She followed artisans throughout the restoration process. Her exhibition 'The Guardians of the Craft' (April 10 – July 10, 2025) at Angelus features 20 portraits of artisans (stonecutters, carpenters, glassmakers, sculptors) who restored Notre-Dame. Held under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic.
• Olivier Chadebost (Chadebost Créations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2022Bordeaux architect Olivier Chadebost was commissioned to design the new Château Angelus gravity-fed vinification cellar (inauguration 2024), buried 7 metres underground. He also redesigned the estate's hospitality experience. The cellar features suspended tronco-conical vats combining wood, stainless steel, and concrete — a signature of Angelus.
• La Cité du Vin (La Cité du Vin Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2022Angelus was a sponsor of the Picasso exhibition at La Cité du Vin (April 15 – August 28, 2022), exploring the presence of wine in Picasso's multiform creations. Over 80 works were presented across four themes. This sponsorship reflects Angelus's deep attachment to art and its commitment to cultural patronage.
• SteinwayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 April 2019Angelus was a partner in the evening launching the new Steinway 'Lang Lang Black Diamond' piano at the Philharmonie de Paris (April 2019), featuring an exclusive concert by pianist Lang Lang followed by a dinner prepared by Alexandre Baumard, where Château Angélus was served.
• Yaron HermancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2018Yaron Herman, renowned jazz pianist (signed to Blue Note Records), created the Angelus Sound identity — capturing the unique sound of the estate's church bells as its sonic signature. First performed at Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 dinner hosted by Chef Yannick Alléno. Herman's connection began at the Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival in July 2017, where he improvised on four Château Angélus wines. The partnership embodies Angelus's arts patronage philosophy.
• Yannick Alléno (Chef)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2018Three-Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno hosted the Vinexpo Hong Kong 2018 dinner where Yaron Herman officially revealed the Angelus Sound. This event launched Angelus's sound identity partnership with the jazz pianist.
• Wine Masters Documentary SeriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2018The Boüard de Laforest family was featured in Season 1 of the 'Wine Masters' cinematic documentary series (worldwide launch March 2018), filmed over a year at prominent family-owned estates. The series highlights five French wine regions, with Bordeaux's story told through the Boüard de Laforest family. Masters of Wine Jeannie Cho Lee and Tim Atkin provide commentary.
• Cape Wine Auction 2018minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 February 2018Hubert de Boüard de Laforest represented Château Angelus at the Cape Wine Auction (February 9–10, 2018), a two-day auction celebrating South African wines while supporting education and improving the lives of children in the Cape winegrowing region. The lot included an Imperial of Château Angelus 2011, a stay at Logis de la Cadène, and a private tasting and tour.
• Massaya (Lebanon)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Hubert de Boüard de Laforest served as a consultant for the Massaya winery in Lebanon from 1997 to 2003. This international consultancy role contributed to his reputation as a pioneering winegrower and global ambassador for Bordeaux techniques.
• Grandes Heures de Saint-ÉmilionGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 September 2017Grandes Heures is a major annual event in the local calendar, inviting internationally renowned classical musicians to give private concerts in the Angelus cellars in September. Featured artists have included Jean-Bernard Pommier, Piotr Anderszewski, and Janine Jansen. A historic partner of the event.
• Saint-Émilion Jazz FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2017Angelus has been a partner of the annual Saint-Émilion Jazz Festival, which brings outstanding international musicians to perform in the UNESCO World Heritage site. The estate hosted 'La Dégustation Musicale' featuring Yaron Herman in 2017, an event challenging the pianist to improvise music interpreting Angelus wines.
• Philosophia FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2017Angelus is a partner of the 11th Philosophia Festival (2017), a major literary event held May 24–28, 2017 around the theme of 'The Body'. The festival has become a popular success.
• Johan Berglund (photographer)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2017Swedish photographer Johan Berglund accompanied the Angelus estate throughout the 2017 harvest, casting an artist's eye over the property. His collection of images was exhibited at Angelus during primeurs week 2017.
• Floc'h (illustrator)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Floc'h, master of the ligne claire (clear line) illustration style, was given carte blanche to create 20 original drawings inspired by Jean-François Millet's L'Angelus, depicting a round-the-world journey. The works were exhibited at Angelus during primeurs week 2017 and at the Gallimard Gallery in Paris (November 2017).
• L'Auberge de la CommanderieminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Acquired by the Boüard de Laforest family in 2017 as the third restaurant in their Saint-Émilion hospitality portfolio, complementing Le Logis de la Cadène and La Maison de la Cadène.
• Grands Crus MusicauxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2016The annual Les Grands Crus Musicaux festival brings the greatest classical artists to prestigious Bordeaux châteaux. Angelus has been a partner for several years, hosting concerts featuring artists such as pianist Marc Laforet with violinist Renaud Capuçon (2016) and Anne Queffélec (2018).
• La Maison de la CadèneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016A 17th-century mansion at 9 rue de la Porte Brunet, inaugurated in spring 2016 as part of the family's expansion into fine dining and hospitality. Part of the same group as Le Logis de la Cadène, reinforcing the family's focus on gastronomy as an inseparable partner for great wines.
• Benoît Maire (artist)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2015Benoît Maire, born 1978 in Pessac near Bordeaux, created five works for Angelus depicting combinations and compositions that tell a winegrower's story, recount expertise, and express the difficulty of picturing the future with the imponderables of weather. The works focus on how the profession has evolved and the relationship with terroir. His exhibition was held in the Angelus nave.
• Le Logis de la CadènecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Founded in 1848, one of the oldest restaurants in Saint-Émilion. Acquired by the Boüard de Laforest family in summer 2013. Located on a tiny square in the medieval town, it offers dining and accommodation in a warm, refined décor. Awarded a Michelin star in February 2017 under Chef Alexandre Baumard. Chef Thibaut Gamba (La Table du Clarance, Lille, Michelin-starred) took over in 2024.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Château Pétrus: Pomerol estate owned by the Moueix family; the most expensive fine wine in the world by bottle price. Comparable ultra-premium collector positioning, family ownership, négoce-driven distribution, and scarcity-driven allocation economics.
• Domaine de la Romanée-Conti: Burgundy's most prestigious estate, family-owned (Roché/de Villaine) producing ultra-premium Pinot Noir. Comparable family-stewardship model, scarcity-driven allocation, Asian collector demand, and art/cultural patronage programming.
• Château Mouton Rothschild: First Growth Pauillac estate owned by Philippine de Rothschild's family. Comparable ultra-premium positioning, family ownership, négociant distribution, and a strong tradition of art/festival partnerships similar to Angélus's cultural programming.
• Château Latour: First Growth Pauillac estate controlled by Artemis Group (Pinault family). Comparable ultra-premium collector positioning, en primeur campaign model, and ownership by a luxury conglomerate attentive to brand and provenance controls.
• Château Cheval Blanc: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate, owned by LVMH (Arnault) and the Frère family. Comparable premium positioning, négociant distribution, fine dining/estate tourism, and LVMH-level brand stewardship with global luxury distribution muscle.
• Château Ausone: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate — one of only two other estates sharing Angélus's exact classification tier in the same appellation, producing ultra-premium Merlot/Cabernet Franc blends with comparable pricing and collector profile.
• Château Margaux: First Growth (1855) Médoc estate owned by the Mentzelopoulos family and Agnelli heirs. Comparable ultra-premium positioning, estate hospitality operations, global distribution, and family-controlled brand stewardship at the top of Bordeaux pricing.
• Château Haut-Brion: First Growth estate in Pessac-Léognan owned by Domaine Clarence Dillon. Comparable ultra-premium Bordeaux positioning, estate hospitality, négociant distribution, and strong collector demand in Asia and the U.S.
• Château Pavie: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate, Perse family-owned. Direct peer in appellation, classification, pricing tier, négociant distribution, and estate hospitality, with similar high-Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend profile.
• Château Lafite Rothschild: First Growth Pauillac estate owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBR). Comparable global luxury wine positioning, Asian demand exposure, négociant distribution, and estate-driven cultural/art patronage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Subsidiaries7 records

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