2023 Carillon d’Angelus, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 1x750ml

Vinous 90-92

The 2023 Le Carillon d’Angélus matured in around 50% new oak. This is quite taut and linear on the nose—a more streamlined Carillon perhaps, with touches of crushed stone infusing the red berry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a hint of blood orange on the entry, vivacious red berry fruit and a generous white pepper note toward the finish. There’s something almost Burgundian about this Carillon in terms of the tannin structure. Give it three or four years in bottle. [Neal Martin, 04/29/2024]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2039