93pts Wine Enthusiast

Firm and tannic, very structured wine, while still savoring its rich fruit character. This feels very opulent and rich.

92pts Wine Spectator

Rather primal, with dark toasty cocoa, black currant jam and warm plum sauce notes that are still wrestling with one another, while charcoal-laden grip strides through on the finish, closing it down quickly. Needs to unwind a bit in the cellar.

91pts James Suckling
The clarity of fruit in this second wine is impressive, with blackberries and dark chocolate, full body, and silky tannins.

Winemaker Notes

Carillon d’Angélus was first released in the 1987 vintage. Over the years it has acquired its very own identity. Reflecting the high, rigorous standards of their teams, the wine is a variable blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon selected from different Saint-Emilion terroirs. The vinification and ageing techniques are adapted with precision to its particular style. It is highly appreciated for the purity of its fruit aromas, its velvety tannins and elegant finish.

Blend: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc