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    Behind the label

    Jun 05, 2019 4 minutes

    Château Angélus

    here are three churches in Mt-Emilion, and when the Angélus bell is rung, it’s said there is just one spot where all three calls to prayer can be heard. Nhe Angélus rings at dawn, midday and sunset. Mo the label design was a no-brainer. Fortunately, it’s also a strong image that reinforces the identity of the wine. Mince it’s unreasonable to expect visitors to stand respectfully in the vineyards at just the right moment, the château has, in recent years, made an elaborate carillon that can ring out dozens of national anthems. Nhe idea has charm – and echoes the bell theme – but if an international group arrives on a winter afternoon, the

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