Hubert de Bouard de Laforest — Buy Online in Ireland

Hubert de Bouard de Laforest is one of Bordeaux's most celebrated winemaking names, renowned for his work at Château Angélus, the Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate that has become synonymous with the very highest quality the Right Bank can produce. At Wines Direct, we are proud to offer wines from this exceptional producer, available with fast delivery across Ireland.

About Hubert de Bouard de Laforest

Hubert de Bouard de Laforest comes from a family that has owned vines in Saint-Émilion for generations, with roots in the appellation stretching back to the 18th century. Château Angélus — named after the Angelus bell that could be heard from three village churches ringing simultaneously across the vineyard — has been transformed under Hubert's stewardship into one of the most acclaimed estates in all of Bordeaux. In 2012, Angélus was elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, the highest tier in the Saint-Émilion classification alongside only Ausone and Pétrus-level peers. Hubert brings together old-world reverence for terroir with a modern, meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking, consulting widely across Bordeaux and earning a global reputation as one of the great winemaking minds of his generation.

The Wines

The wines of Hubert de Bouard de Laforest are built primarily on Merlot, with Cabernet Franc providing aromatic complexity and structural elegance — a combination that thrives on Saint-Émilion's unique blend of clay-limestone soils and warmer microclimates. The style is rich and opulent, with deep, concentrated dark fruit, velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. These are wines of real presence — powerful enough to age for decades, yet approachable in their youth with a generosity and warmth that sets Right Bank Bordeaux apart from its more austere Left Bank cousins. From grand cuvées to more accessible second wines, each bottle delivers a clear sense of place and the signature house style: ambitious, polished, unmistakably Saint-Émilion.

Food Pairings

These richly textured Bordeaux reds are at their finest alongside beef — a classic roast sirloin, slow-braised short ribs or a thick-cut Irish Hereford steak. The combination of plush Merlot fruit and earthy complexity also pairs beautifully with lamb, particularly slow-roasted Wicklow mountain lamb with herbs. Aged hard cheeses and dishes featuring truffle or wild mushrooms will coax out further layers of complexity from these exceptional wines.

Why Buy from Wines Direct?

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