Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium, Soft And Approachable finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, soft spice, violet, light cedar

Palate: bright red fruit, polished tannins, floral finish, light mineral

The second wine of Angelus, Merlot-dominant with a forward, polished character. Bright red fruit, soft spice and floral tones make it approachable younger than the grand vin while retaining the estate's Merlot generosity.

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with tarragon
    Medium-weight fruit and restrained oak work with mild poultry; herbal tarragon echoes the floral register.
  • Grilled pork tenderloin
    Polished tannins complement lean pork; bright acidity lifts the dish.
  • Soft-ripened cheese such as Brie
    Creamy Brie integrates with the wine's gentle tannin; fruit enhances mild dairy notes.

How to serve Le Carillon de l'Angelus

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast chicken with tarragon, Grilled pork tenderloin, Soft-ripened cheese such as Brie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Le Carillon de l'Angelus was first produced in the 1987 vintage, one of the earliest second wines created on the Right Bank. Named after the estate's bell-tower motif, it draws on a variable blend of parcels to deliver an accessible, forward style. The wine has evolved alongside the grand vin and reflects high production standards throughout.

  1. 1987: First vintage of Le Carillon de l'Angelus produced

Facts

Producer
Chateau Angelus · visiting guide
Grapes
Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%)
Classification
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Oak
18 months in a mix of new and second-use French oak
ABV
13.5%
Production
30,000 bottles
Price
EUR 55-85 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
1987
Organic
ECOCERT

Frequently asked about Le Carillon de l'Angelus

What does Le Carillon de l'Angelus taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, plum, soft spice, violet, light cedar. On the palate, bright red fruit, polished tannins, floral finish, light mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium, soft and approachable finish. The second wine of Angelus, Merlot-dominant with a forward, polished character. Bright red fruit, soft spice and floral tones make it approachable younger than the grand vin while retaining the estate's Merlot generosity.

When should I drink Le Carillon de l'Angelus?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Le Carillon de l'Angelus?

Roast chicken with tarragon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled pork tenderloin and Soft-ripened cheese such as Brie. Medium-weight fruit and restrained oak work with mild poultry; herbal tarragon echoes the floral register.

What grapes are in Le Carillon de l'Angelus?

The blend is Merlot (85%), Cabernet Franc (15%). The wine is classified as Saint-Emilion Grand Cru.

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