Château L’Angevin “Plume d’Ange”

History

The history of Château l’Angevin “Plume d’Ange” is only the logical continuation of an eco-responsible approach initiated by the vineyards Quebec a few years ago. Indeed, the philosophy of this vineyard has always been to develop authentic and true wines, giving a great care to the respect of nature, grapes & wine. Thus, Château l’Angevin teams do their best to express the typical soil of the property, using traditional methods. The action of men is only there to sublimate what Nature offers!  This results in a special wine “Plume d’Ange”, with no Added Sulfites. In other words, an offbeat and decomplexed Bordeaux, with a burgundy styled bottle. This wine brings a fresh air to the appellation.

Terroir & Vinification

The terroir of Château l’Angevin is composed of 44 hectares of 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The entire production is exclusively reserved for making red wines. The terroir is clay-limestone and has a strong presence of the bedrock. For this special cuvée, the blend is 90 % Merlot & 10 % Cabernet Franc, as of the 2019 vintage (it was previously 100 % Merlot). The vineyard, already engaged in sustainable & green viticulture, is now in conversion to fully organic agriculture. It is a coherent and relevant approach according to their history and a desire to stand out from a tendency that standardizes tastes and textures. For “Plume d’Ange”, Château l’Angevin is one of the very few Bordeaux Supérieurs “With No Added Sulfites”. Finally, to go with this philosophy, the packaging of Château L’Angevin “Plume d’Ange” uses almost exclusively eco-conceived and recyclable materials.

Tasting

When tasting, Château L’Angevin “Plume d’Ange” reveals an intense ruby color, has a slightly vanilla bouquet with notes of ripe fruit and spices. Its roundness in the mouth offers a remarkable balance between fruits and a smooth wooden touch. It is a trendy wine, designed to be enjoyed by most consumers!