The 2012 vintage of this second wine from Château Angélus offers immediate charm and accessibility. A blend likely dominated by Merlot with supporting Cabernet Franc and possibly Cabernet Sauvignon, it shows dense ruby-purple color, with aromas of blueberries, minerals, and subtle oak. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with soft, round fruit, light tannins, and a polished texture. While not overly complex, it’s refined and enjoyable, showing well now and through the mid-2020s. A serious and elegant second wine ideal for near-term drinking.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 90-91
Published: Apr 20, 2013

A solid wine with blueberries and minerals. it'sfull and tannic yet polished and refined. Second wine of Angelus. 

The Wine Advocate | RP 88
Published: Apr 30, 2015
Drink: 2015-2025

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.

Angelus.com

Carillon d'Angelus was born with the 1987 vintage. Over the years, he has acquired his own identity. Reflecting the level of requirement of the teams of the domain, it comes from a variable percentage of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon selected on different terroirs of Saint Emilion. Vinification and aging are precisely adapted to his style. It is appreciated for the purity of its fruit aromas, for its velvety tannins and its elegant finish.