Chateau Angelus Le Carillon d'Angelus 2016

A refined Saint Emilion with aromas of blackberry, plum, and subtle floral notes. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannins and balanced acidity, it delivers depth and elegance, finishing with smooth texture and a persistent, fruit-driven profile.

Food Pairing: Pairs best with roast lamb, duck, beef dishes, and aged cheeses.

95 Points - James Suckling

This is very reserved and tight with super fine tannins that are forceful and beautiful. Full-bodied, layered and beautiful. The tannins are forceful yet polished and thoughtful. Second wine of Chateau Angelus.

93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

From the team at Angelus yet from a separate terroir, the 2016 Carillon d Angelus comes from 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, all of which spent 14-16 months in 50% new oak. This medium to full-bodied effort has some true Angelus character in its rocking nose of cassis, dried herbs, graphite, spice box, and chocolate-laced aromas and flavors. This gives way to a seamless, balanced, impressively textured wine that s already drinking nicely yet promises to evolve for 10-15 years.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2016 Le Carillon d Angelus is blended of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it strides confidently out of the glass with pure, polished black cherries, fresh blackberries and black raspberry scents with nuances of unsmoked cigars, hoisin, black truffles and wet stones plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great elegance and sophistication, with the lively red and black fruit flavors adeptly structured with soft, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note.