Carillon d'Angélus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2019 - Second Vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion hillside, in the appellation’s most prestigious sector, with a south-facing exposure, Angélus boasts one of the finest terroirs, spanning 25 hectares in a single block. This estate, brought to the pinnacle of success by Hubert de Boüard—an exceptional winemaker and the soul of the place—is now led by his daughter Stéphanie and his nephew Thierry Grenié de Boüard, who have been at the helm since 2016. The estate has few equals. A high percentage of Cabernet Franc (40 to 50%), significant human and financial investment (the new winery built in 2014 allows for the production of wines of even more impressive precision, and the recent helium balloon system is in place to counteract hail damage), and above all, meticulous attention to every detail. All of this forms a high-standard arsenal. These constant efforts earned it the supreme rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012, an elite recognition that places it on the same level as Cheval Blanc or Ausone. Recently, the transition to organic farming has completed the rise of this wine, which stands out for its unique sensuality and subtle aniseed notes found nowhere else. Fresh, elegant, and supported by velvety tannins, Angélus remains one of the most complex Saint-Émilions on the Right Bank.

Decanter

About the wine:

A lovely aromatic profile, delicate and with a hint of violets. On the palate, a magnificent burst of creamy red fruits—cranberry, red currant, red cherry, and a few hints of blackcurrant leaf. The texture is velvety, yet dense and fluid, offering both flavor and restraint. You can appreciate the creamy and chalky character, with nuances of wet stone that truly reflect the terroir, along with a hint of spice and a refreshing minty finish. The flavor lingers on and on. It is more delicate and less assertive than No. 3 and Tempo, yet just as determined and resolute. Carillon’s first vintage from dedicated vineyards and its own cellar. 2025–2045

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

The Angelus rings out once again in the Guide with the estate’s second wine, produced from 15 dedicated hectares. Le Carillon explores the full potential of Merlot (90%) across three very distinct terroirs. Aged for 16 months in this vintage—half in new barrels and half in barrels previously used for another wine—it receives the same meticulous care as its elder sibling. There are no missteps in this beautifully balanced and indulgent wine, skillfully supported by ripe fruit and subtle spice. The palate is substantial without being excessive, rich, smooth, and long, underpinned by mellow, silky tannins. A delicious and ambitious second wine, best enjoyed with a Bazas ribeye steak. 2025–2032

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

Promoted to the top tier of Saint-Émilion’s First Growths in the 2012 classification, no other château has climbed so far up the Bordeaux hierarchy in such a short time. This remarkable rise, achieved over two decades, is the work of Hubert de Boüard, a modern winemaker, skilled communicator, and international consultant—a key figure in local and national wine industry bodies. 2013 saw the complete renovation and beautification of the winery, now crowned by a spectacular carillon. After restructuring the family estate’s vineyard parcels, giving it every advantage to reach the appellation’s highest standards of quality, Hubert de Boüard is stepping down. In 2017, Thierry Grenié-de Boüard joined Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal at the helm of the château. The eighth generation is taking the reins and making significant changes. Angélus exemplifies the best of the formal and sophisticated perfection found in today’s great Bordeaux wines. Ten kilometers from Angélus, a new winery will be used for the vinification of Carillon and N°3, the second and third wines, each with their own dedicated plots. With the 2021 vintage, the château will officially obtain its organic certification.

Wine Spectator

Vinous

James Suckling

About the wine:

Aromas of redcurrant, sweet tobacco, bark, and earth give way to a full-bodied palate with a creamy texture of crushed stone and pure fruit on the finish. It is tight and pure, with lovely finesse and a pleasant mouthfeel. Angelus's second wine. Best enjoyed after 2026.

Jeb Dunnuck

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

A fragrant nose with penetrating notes of blue and violet, ink, iris, and red flowers, possessing the worldly elegance of a courtesan. On the palate, it offers a disconcerting smoothness—fluid and delicate—with a sensuality rooted in dark fruits, a beautifully long mineral finish, and subtle oak.

Jean-Marc Quarin

About the wine:

A deep, intense, and beautiful color. The nose is intense, pure, and subtle, with ripe fruit notes. Full-bodied on the attack, it melts on the palate, offering a rich, particularly indulgent flavor profile with aromatic depth from the mid-palate through the finish; the wine concludes with a distinctive, long, and very satisfying finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

Fresh, vibrant, delicate, silky, and frankly already delicious to drink, this wine effortlessly reveals notes of plum, licorice, flowers, and chocolate-covered cherries. Medium-bodied, ripe, pure, and refined, you can enjoy it right away while waiting for its older sibling to age and develop. Best enjoyed between 2022 and 2033.