On 26th May, Angélus hosted the skippers of the Solitaire du Figaro sailing race. The Saint-Emilion Jurade took this opportunity to induct Alain Gautier, the winner of the 1989 Solitaire du Figaro and the 1992-1993 Vendée Globe Challenge.
Photo credits: A. Courcoux
At the end of May, Angélus was delighted to welcome the famous basketball player Tony Parker, who plays point guard for the San Antonio Spurs and was captain of the French national team. This special occasion was celebrated with a gourmet meal, specially prepared by the chef of the Saint-Emilion restaurant Logis de la Cadène.
Emmanuelle d’Aligny-Fulchi led an Angélus tasting in Madrid for thirty sommeliers from starred restaurants and chaired an Angélus dinner organised by the Commanderie de Bordeaux.
On 21st May, Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal officiated at the Angélus dinner of the Commanderie de Bordeaux in Washington and was inducted alongside the Ambassador of France as a Chapter member.
Gérald Gabillet ran an Angélus master class in London during the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter.
Château Angélus was presented at the Wine Spectator Grand Tour in Chicago, Las Vegas and Dallas.
An Angélus master class delivered by Victoire Touton was organised on 23rd April in Boston by the prestigious Harvard University Wine Tasting Club.
Château Angélus closes this primeurs week, which has been a great success with many visitors and lively interest in the 2014 vintage.