Château Angélus opens new underground vinification cellar “Acte III: Naissance”
Château Angélus, a nominee and public vote winner of the Wine Travel Awards in the Art & History Object (2025–2026) category, has unveiled a new vinification cellar in Saint-Émilion. The new facility is buried 7 meters underground and represents a complex engineering structure designed to provide a controlled environment for wine production.
The “Acte III: Naissance” project was designed by architect Olivier Chadebost. The architecture combines functionality with design, supporting both the vinification process and the visitor experience. At the core of the structure is a system of inverted, suspended truncated-cone vats. Materials used include high-density raw concrete, stainless steel, and oak.
The cellar is located within the estate, known for its natural south-facing amphitheatre of vineyards. This investment marks a new phase in the development of the estate, managed by the eighth generation of the Boüard de Laforest family.
The new cellar is expected to become a standout attraction, with its engineering concept attracting attention from both visitors and industry professionals.
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