Angélus Bières, leçons de dégustation | Elisabeth Pierre

At Angelus, the vineyard and the wine are like a religion,a passion shared by the Boüard de Laforest family since 1782. Situated less than a kilometre from the famous church tower on the renowned "pied de côte" or the lower slopesof the limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion, Angelus isthe result of eight generations of emotion and meticulous attention to detail. In retelling its history, the author Jane Anson invites us to discover those who work there, the land,the vineyards and the exceptional wine.In 2012, after a huge renovation, a new and more beautiful Angelus was born, with a bell tower at its centre that is symbolic of its heart and soul.A series of exclusive photographs by Guillaume de Laubier brings to life the history of Angelus, its daring approach to unlocking the potential of its terroir, and its way of life.