2012 Le Carillon D'Angelus 1500ml

96 POINTS

Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review

The second label of Château Angélus from a challenging Bordeaux vintage where the early-ripening merlot was a winner. Dense, rich red with dark fruits, violet and a suggestion of fresh herbs. An ageworthy wine with elegance and finesse.

92 POINTS

Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast

91–93. Barrel sample. A dark wine with rich, fruity blackberry flavors. It's very juicy in character with an opulent, soft texture, reflecting the ripeness of the grapes this vintage.

91 POINTS

James Suckling

A solid wine with blueberries and minerals. It’s full and tannic yet polished and refined. Second wine of Angelus.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

The second wine of Angelus, the 2012 Carillon Angelus, is more of a separate estate than a second wine. Composed of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc, with some malolactic in barrel, this wine is deep and richly fruity with lots of jammy black cherries and black currants intermixed with a hint of toasty oak. Lush and opulent, it is ideal for drinking over the next decade. Consumers should find it appealing as well as seductive.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

His second wine, the 2012 Carillon de L’Angélus, has turned out well for proprietor Hubert de Boüard. Dense ruby purple, it is soft and round, with deep fruit, light tannin and a nicely textured mouthfeel. This is a serious second wine to drink over the next decade.

James Suckling

A llittle lean for the vintage but pretty plum, mineral and dark chocolate character. Medium to full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Second wine of Angelus. Drink or hold.