Carillon de l'Angélus 2016

Tim Atkin

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity and offers a slight generosity, elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of small fleshy / ripe berries associated with touches of flowers and slight hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, finesse, precision, a small fresh frame as well as minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry and crushed/ripe red berries associated with small touches of flowers as well as discreet hints of spices, cardamom and tonka bean. Tannins are fine, a bit firm and very slightly dusty. Good length.

Wine Enthusiast

This comes from selected parcels that are not seen as part of the main Angélus vineyards. The wine is rich and stylish, with layers of black fruits and generous tannins. Freshness in the midst of all this richness gives a bright character. Drink the wine from 2023.

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2016 Le Carillon d'Angélus 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.

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 Château Angélus. Try after 2023.