Le Carillon d’Angélus 2019 is the second wine of Château Angélus, the Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé “A” estate. First produced in 1987, Carillon is built to reflect Angélus’ polish in a form that is typically more approachable earlier. In 2019 it is a 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc blend, and according to Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate) it was “aging in French oak barrels, 60% new.” Several reviewers note it was bottled in May 2021.

The wine drew consistently strong scores, with an excellent top review from James Suckling at 95 points. Suckling highlights “redcurrant, sweet-tobacco, bark and earth aromas” and a “creamy texture of crushed stone,” calling it “tight and pure with beautiful finesse,” and suggesting to “try after 2026.” Decanter also rated it an excellent 94, describing a “lovely aromatic profile… softly perfumed with violets” and “a gorgeous rush of creamy red fruits,” with “wet stone nuances” and a “cooling mint finish,” projecting a long drinking window of 2025–2045.

At 93 points, Perrotti-Brown emphasizes perfume and energy—lavender and red roses, baking spice, redcurrant and black raspberry—finishing with “great energy and bags of perfume.” Jeb Dunnuck (93) finds it “beautifully balanced and elegant,” with “present yet polished… tannins,” and expects “15+ years of overall longevity.” Jeff Leve (93) leans into immediacy, calling it “already just delicious to taste” and easy to enjoy while waiting for the grand vin.

Vinous’ Neal Martin (92) notes a “delineated, poised bouquet” of black cherry, raspberry and iris, plus “slightly grainier tannins,” advising a few years’ patience. The Wine Independent (91) frames it as more firmly built, citing “highly structured” palate and “firm tannins and tightly wound black fruits.” Overall, 2019 Carillon combines floral lift, Merlot depth, and a mineral-tinged finish, with both near-term appeal and clear upside with cellaring.