A brilliantly judged second wine in a vintage where full ripeness could be achieved without any problem, and instead the key was to hold back. This gives real pleasure, with luscious, ripe brambly fruits and the signature polish. The Angélus team is currently building a new cellar specifically for Carillon d'Angélus, to be completed in 2019, which in theory should see even more focus and polish in this wine. 70% new oak.

This wine comes from part of the Angélus estate that is not classified, as well as wines that are not considered right for Château Angélus. The result is an accessible, ripe wine packed with red fruits, soft tannins and attractive, juicy acidity. The wine will be ready to drink from 2024.

Medium-bodied, finesse styled, dark black cherry, smoke, licorice and chocolate-filled wine that is ready for currently, soft, lush drinking today. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=2015&wine=Le%20Carillon%20de%20l%27Angelus

Composed of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2015 Le Carillon d'Angelus sports a medium to deep garnet-purple color and a very spicy nose of cloves, cinnamon and fenugreek over core of warm red fruits and freshly crushed blackberries plus wafts of rose hips and fragrant earth. Medium to full-bodied, very fresh and delicate in the mouth, it offers soft tannins with a savory, slightly chewy finish. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown