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

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Located in the heart of the Saint-Émilion coast, 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 heart and 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. It features 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 adds up to a set of exceptionally high standards. These constant efforts earned the estate the highest ranking of Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012, an elite distinction that places it on the same level as Cheval Blanc or Ausone. Recently, the transition to organic farming has completed the estate’s rise to prominence; it stands out for its highly distinctive sensuality and subtle anise 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 subtle 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 smooth, offering both flavor and restraint. You can appreciate its creamy, 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, sourced from dedicated vineyards and aged in its own cellar. 2025–2045

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

The Angelus rings out once again at Le Guide with the estate’s second wine, produced from 15 hectares of dedicated vineyards. 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 that previously held another wine—it receives the same meticulous care as its elder sibling. There’s not a single misstep in this beautifully balanced and indulgent wine, skillfully enhanced by ripe fruit and subtle spice. On the palate, it is substantial without being excessive—rich, smooth, and long—supported by velvety, silky tannins. A flavorful and ambitious second wine, best enjoyed with a Bazas entrecôte. 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 four Grand Cru Classé A estates in the most recent Saint-Émilion classification in 2012, 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 modernist winemaker, master communicator, and international consultant, and a leading figure in local and national wine industry organizations. In 2013, the winery underwent a complete renovation and beautification, and is now crowned with a spectacular carillon. After restructuring the family estate’s vineyard parcels—giving the estate every advantage to reach the appellation’s highest standards of quality—Hubert de Boüard stepped down. In 2017, Thierry Grenié-de Boüard joined Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal at the helm of the château. The eighth generation has taken the reins and is significantly reshaping the landscape. 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 sourced from dedicated plots. With the 2021 vintage, the château will officially obtain its organic certification.

Wine Spectator

Vinous

James Suckling

About the wine:

Aromas of red currant, sweet tobacco, bark, and earth carry through into a full-bodied wine 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:

The nose is fragrant, with penetrating notes of blue and violet, ink, iris, and red flowers, exuding the worldly elegance of a courtesan. On the palate, it offers a disconcerting smoothness—fluid and delicate—with a sensuality rooted in black 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. Rich on the attack, melting on the palate, flavorful, and particularly indulgent, with aromatic depth between the mid-palate and the finish; the wine ends with a distinctive, long, and very pleasing 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 you wait for its “big sister” to age and develop. Best enjoyed between 2022 and 2033.