Carillon d'Angélus - Saint-Emilion 2020

Wine Advocate

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par William Kelley le 06/04/2023

Aromas of sweet cherries, berries, mint and rose petals, framed by a deft touch of new oak, introduce the 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus, a medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless wine that's velvety and enveloping, with a suave, polished profile that will lend it a broad drinking window. Produced in a new, dedicated winery, where tanks are adapted to the size of parcels, it was matured in 45% new barriques, 30% used barrels and the rest in tank, making for a somewhat more controlled oak influence.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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par Jeb Dunnuck le 30/03/2023

Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, raised in 60% new French oak (the balance is in stainless steel), the 2020 Le Carillon D'Angelus has a medium-bodied, vibrant, quite elegant profile that certainly brings a touch of the class and finesse that's almost always found in the Grand Vin. Ripe cherries, black raspberries, spice box, sandalwood, and dried flower notes make up the aromatics, and this balanced, wonderfully complete second wine has fine tannins and a good spine of acidity. It will benefit from a few years in the cellar and keep for 10-15 years.

The Wine Cellar Insider

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par Jeff Leve le 22/03/2023

A superb wine that is so good, it is difficult to believe it is a second wine! Here, you find a lush, opulent, silky wine loaded with black cherries, licorice, plums, espresso, flowers and a touch of chocolate. The fruits are sweet, fresh, and vibrant, providing a finish that is energetic, as well as luscious. You can enjoy this on release, or let it age for additional nuances while waiting for its big sister to age and develop. Drink from 2023-2037.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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par Jane Anson le 16/01/2023

Expect a change from recent years for Carillon, with far less Cabernet Franc in the blend, to really give it a distinct character from Angélus. Structured and creamy, gourmet and confident studded with espresso, bitter orange zest and cocoa, together with pretty serious acidity. Winemaker Emmanuelle Fulchi d’Aligny (her last full vintage here) and Benjamin La Foret, second vintage in the new cellars. 40hl/ha yield, 3.5ph, 60% new oak.

Vinous

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par Antonio Galloni le 01/06/2021

The 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus is another very pretty, expressive wine from the de Boüard family. Bright floral notes open first, showing off the wine's aromatic presence. Surprisingly elegant for the year, the Carillon impresses with its refined personality. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit and cedar linger on the vibrant, persistent finish. Aging is 60% in new oak and 40% in stainless steel. Carillon continues to improve, some of that is likely attributable to a new cellar that was recently completed for this wine and the No. 3. Le Carillon is a blend taken from vineyards in three locations; Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes, the Cheval Blanc/Figeac sector and around the château. The 2020 is aging in 60% new oak and 40% steel.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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par Jeb Dunnuck le 28/05/2021

The 2020 Le Carillon D'Angélus bring things up a notch, offering wonderful purity of fruit as well as notes black cherries, cassis, graphite, and leafy herbs. Medium-bodied on the palate, it has wonderful tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a clean, lengthy finish. It's a beautiful wine.

Vinous

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par Neal Martin le 27/05/2021

The 2020 Le Carillon d’Angélus has a compact, tight bouquet that needs more coaxing than I anticipated, almost reluctantly offering brambly black fruit, blueberry, incense and light potpourri scents. The palate is well balanced with a lovely bead of acidity that slices through the pure blackberry and raspberry fruit. I cannot recall a Carillon as precise as this, particularly on the finish. Just a superb Deuxième Vin.

Decanter.com

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par Jane Anson le 25/05/2021

Rich, seductive and powerful with fleshy Merlot fruit, intense with a kick of spice. This is a fairly different blend than you would find in Carillon a few years ago, when there was more Cabernet Franc. Now, with new plots, you can expect it to be more Merlot-focused going forward, setting it clearly apart from the main estate wine. Yields around 40hl/ha. 3.5pH, 60% new oak.

Wine Advocate

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par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 20/05/2021

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2020 Le Carillon d'Angélus (a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) rocks up with ready-to-go scents of plum preserves, blackberry pie and mulberries, plus hints of spice cake, aniseed and unsmoked cigars. The medium-bodied palate has lovely freshness and an approachable, soft texture framing the crunchy black fruits, finishing long and savory.

Anthocyanes

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par Yohan Castaing le 11/05/2021

Beau boisé, légèrement grillé, plus fruité à l'aération avec des notes de mure, de myrtille et de cassis. Joli toucher de bouche, surtout en son milieu, de très agréables tanins et une finale sur l'allonge, très saline. Un très beau vin qui fera date avec une capacité de garde. Un des meilleurs Carillon. Aérien en finale.

Falstaff

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par Peter Moser le 10/05/2021

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Zart nach Edelholz und Nougat, reife Kirschenfrucht, ein Hauch von Lakritze, tabakige Würze unterlegt. Mittlere Komplexität, rotbeerige Nuancen, frisch strukturiert, gut integrierte Tan- nine, mineralisch im Abgang, salziger Nachhall, ein hocheleganter Speisenbegleiter mit Frische und Druck, vielleicht der beste Carillon bisher.

My Bettane + Desseauve

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par Bettane & Desseauve le 07/05/2021

Jamessuckling.com

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par James Suckling le 25/04/2021

This is very fine and racy with refined tannins that are long and really precise. It’s medium-bodied with a lovely, creamy texture. Really long and bright.

Tastingbook.com

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par Markus Del Monego le 15/04/2021

Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Aromatic nose with distinct character, ripe blackberries and mulberries, juicy plums and hints of wild strawberries, flowery components in the background, mild spices with a hint of cardamom, white pepper and vanilla. On the palate well balanced with perfectly matured tannins, great elegance and precision, repeating the fruit flavour of the nose, achieving a Grand Cru Classé level. Great wine.