Carillon d'Angélus Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2022 - Second Vin

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

In the heart of the Saint-Émilion coast, in the most prestigious area of the appellation, facing south, Angélus boasts one of the finest terroirs, covering 25 hectares in a single block. This cru, brought to the top by Hubert de Boüard, an outstanding winemaker and the soul of the estate, is now run 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 commitment (the new 2014 winery allows wines of even more impressive precision to be produced, and the recent helium balloon system is there to counteract hail attacks) and, above all, meticulous attention to every detail. All this forms an arsenal of high standards. 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 and Ausone. Recently, the transition to organic farming has completed the rise of this wine, which is distinguished by a very unique sensuality and subtle aniseed notes that are found nowhere else. Fresh, elegant, and supported by soft tannins, Angélus remains one of the most complex Saint-Émilion wines on the right bank.

Decanter

About wine:

Deep, heady aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and licorice, enhanced by delicate floral notes. The palate is smooth, juicy, and succulent, with great aromatic complexity while remaining light in density. Magnificent, ultra-fine tannins glide with ease, giving this wine a silky, mineral expression. The combination of salted cherries, crushed stone, and fresh mint make this a joyful and indulgent wine, both energetic and refined. With great finesse and beautiful depth, this second wine is delicious and elegant, ready to drink now. 60% new oak barrels. pH 3.65. 2026-2046

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 quartet of first growths in the latest Saint-Émilion classification in 2012, no other château has climbed so high in the Bordeaux hierarchy in such a short space of time. This prodigious rise, achieved in two decades, is the work of Hubert de Boüard, a modernist winemaker, great communicator, international consultant, and influential figure in local and national wine-growing circles. 2013 saw the complete renovation and embellishment of the winery, now topped by a spectacular carillon. After restructuring the family estate's vineyards, giving himself every advantage to reach the highest quality levels of the appellation, Hubert de Boüard handed over the reins. In 2017, Thierry Grenié-de Boüard joined Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal at the head of the château. The eighth generation took over and made significant changes. Angélus exemplifies the best of the formal and sophisticated perfection of 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, which have their own dedicated plots. With the 2021 vintage, the château will officially become certified organic.

Wine Spectator

Vinous

Jeb Dunnuck

About wine:

The 2022 Carillon du Château Angelus reaches a higher level of class and purity, with magnificent notes of blackcurrant, spicy wood, spring flowers, and hints of smoke and tobacco. It has a superb texture, ample richness, and pure, refined tannins. This is a brilliant second wine that possesses the class of a great wine. 2025-2050

Le Figaro vins

About wine:

A generous bouquet, where powerful meaty notes mingle with a wave of freshly cut flowers, exhaling their sap in an enchanting breath. The palate is sumptuous, with a cashmere-like texture, as graceful as a dancer on stage. The acidity, with its exquisite liveliness, illuminates the wine and stretches it into a subtle and persistent finish. 2027-2042

Yves Beck

About wine:

The clays immediately bring obvious fullness through nuances of black berries, licorice, and peonies, lending charm and freshness. Elegant and linear, the wine presents itself with confidence, without a hitch, but with character and ambition. It is precise, harmonious, vigorous, and exciting! Such beauty in a world of power.

Jean-Marc Quarin

About wine:

Dark purple color. Intense nose with pure, ripe fruit. Full-bodied on the palate, melting in the middle, very aromatic, the wine develops juiciness and depth, without any harsh tannins, with class in its overall style and depth on the finish. Good length.