Wine Dinner: Château Angélus

Fearrington Village’s Wine Director Troy Revell is proud to present Clément Puech of the renowned Château Angélus from Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux. Classified in 2012 as a Premier Grand Clu Classé A of Saint-Emilion, the history of Angélus goes back to 1782, with the current form established in 1920. The Boüard de Laforest family has continued handing the down the property to future generations until today it is run by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, continuing the work of her forefathers.

 This event will feature a toast of Krug Champagne, 4 of Chef Paul Gagne’s delectable courses paired with white Bordeaux, two vintages of Carillon d’Angélus, two vintages of Château Angélus including the 2010, and a Sauternes. All wines will be available for purchase, along with additional vintages of Carillon and Angélus, and a limited supply of Krug Champagne. This special event is $395 plus tax and service.

Clément Puech launched his career in the Fine Wine and Spirits industry in 2015 after completing his master’s degree in International Business at the University of Lille in France. Upon moving to the United States that same year, he started working as a sales representative for two distributors, managing the New Jersey / New York area for both companies, consecutively. During his free time, he taught French classes and hosted immersive wine tasting classes for a local French language school. From 2019 to through 2021 he oversaw the New York territory for Dreyfus Ashby as their New York Sales Manager, managing wineries such as: Joseph Drouhin, Michel Drappier and exclusively Frère Barrière Bordeaux Portfolio. He earned his level 2 and currently studying for 3 WSET Award in Wine and Spirits. He now manages the entire Americas territory for Chateau Angélus, a Bordeaux wine ranked as Premier Grand Cru Classe (A) since 2012. He is their Public Relations manager, overseeing sales representatives and hosting events in Florida, Texas, California, Brazil, France and more.

The Menu:

Poached Oyster with Caviar & Smoked Dulse; mignonette, pickled shallot

Pheasant Stuffed Rabbit Saddle with Baby Carrots & Watercress; whole wheat spaetzle, honey mustard, beurre fond

Japanese A-5 Wagyu with Salsify & Apple Butter; cider caviar, sugar snaps, beef jus

Venison Osso bucco with Rutabaga & Pearled Barley; mulled wine jelly, green peppercorn, cocoa nibs

White Chocolate Sphere with Passion Lime Tapioca; coconut, jasmine

The Fine Print:

This wine dinner is non-refundable. If your plans have changed, please feel free to send a lucky friend in your place!  Just send us an email with their name or have them bring your confirmation email.