The most widely discussed recent event concerning Château Angélus was its voluntary withdrawal from the Saint-Émilion classification. Classification narratives can change, but buyer interest in highly rated vintages and commemorative Gold Label releases remains.
For Angélus enquiries, vintages such as 2005, 2009, 2010, the 2012 Gold Label, 2015 and 2016 often attract particular attention. Label condition, fill level, original-case status and provenance records can all affect a quotation.
Dibao Wine first reviews photographs to indicate a possible valuation range, then arranges a physical check. If you also hold Ausone, Pavie or other Right Bank wines, they can be listed in the same enquiry.
Key points in an Angélus valuation
Angélus's market profile and vintage performance both influence buyer interest.
| Key vintages | 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012 Gold Label, 2015, 2016 and 2018. |
| Release details | For the 2012 Gold Label commemorative release, photograph the label and packaging clearly. |
| Condition priorities | An intact label, normal fill level and original-case storage can strengthen buyer confidence. |
| Market position | A leading Saint-Émilion wine often compared with Ausone and Pavie. |
How to enquire about selling Angélus
Provide the vintage and bottle photographs first, and Dibao Wine will respond with an indicative valuation range. For highly rated vintages or Gold Label releases, include available provenance information.
- Photograph the Angélus label, vintage and bottle size clearly.
- For the 2012 Gold Label release, show the complete condition of the gold label.
- For an original case or several bottles from the same parcel, include the quantity and storage method.
Related Angélus references
Compare other leading Saint-Émilion and Right Bank wines.
- Sell Château Ausone wine: another core Saint-Émilion estate.
- Sell Château Pavie wine: similarly affected by classification and highly rated vintages.
- Sell Château Mouton Rothschild wine: Gold Label and artist-label releases both attract collectable interest.
- Angélus market trends after leaving the classification: background on how classification changes can affect the market.
Château Angélus vintages and market reference
The following vintage guide helps owners distinguish high-demand years, steadily traded years and bottles that require closer condition-led assessment. It is only a starting point; any valuation still depends on provenance, fill level and label condition.
| Vintage | Robert Parker (RP) score | Suggested drinking window | Market interest | Valuation outlook |
| 2020 | 98-100 | 2028 - 2060+ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Very high (potential perfect score) |
| 2016 | 99+ | 2026 - 2055 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Very high |
| 2015 | 97 | 2024 - 2050 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| 2012 | 95 | Now - 2040 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Very high (Gold Label commemorative release) |
| 2010 | 99+ | Now - 2050 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Very high |
| 2009 | 99 | Now - 2050 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| 2005 | 100 | Now - 2045 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Very high (legendary vintage) |
| 2000 | 99 | Now - 2040 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| 1990 | 99 | Now (peak) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Scarce and high-value |
Local valuation and handover notes
In a Hong Kong wine acquisition, the priority is not simply a famous name but a shared understanding of transaction risk. Dibao Wine first reviews photographs and arranges a physical inspection only once the submitted details indicate that an in-person review is appropriate. If the physical condition matches the photographs, any agreed range should not change without a documented reason.
Collectors on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon, the New Territories and Macau can begin with photographs. For high-value estates, mature vintages or original cases, provenance and storage information are useful. A mixed parcel is separated into higher-value, readily traded and currently unsuitable bottles so the assessment remains clear.
For an initial indication, send the front label, back label, neck fill level, capsule and original-case details. More complete information supports a closer initial assessment. If the vintage or identity is uncertain, send photographs for preliminary review.
