Whispering Angel unveils a lighter bottle and new vintage

By Sybil Mulcahy

Whispering Angel has unveiled a step forward in its sustainability journey with the lightweighting of its 2024 vintage bottle.

The new design, which now weighs 500g compared to the previous 600g, marks a 20% reduction in glass use in support of Château d’Esclans’ pledge to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 50% before 2030.

This change extends far beyond aesthetics. By reducing the bottle’s weight, Whispering Angel is helping to significantly lessen its environmental footprint—not just in production but across the entire supply chain.

The shift is estimated to save approximately 3,795 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, contributing meaningfully to global efforts in lowering energy consumption, waste, and transportation-related emissions.

Alongside its sustainability advances, the 2024 vintage of Whispering Angel has been released, offering a rich yet bone-dry character.

Harvested between sunrise and midday, the grapes used in Whispering Angel are optically sorted before undergoing fermentation and ageing in temperature-controlled stainless steel.

Now available for €26.65 (RRP), Whispering Angel 2024 can be found at independent wine retailers including Mitchell & Son, D Six Wines, The Parcel Concierge (Meath), and O’Driscolls (Cork), as well as nationwide in Avoca Stores, Brown Thomas, O’Briens, and Molloys.