The 2020 Carillon de Angelus is a Bordeaux blend from the renowned Saint Emilion sub-region of Bordeaux, France. Produced by Carillon de Angelus, this red wine features a composition of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, with an alcohol content of 14.5%. The wine is matured in a combination of 60% new French oak and 40% stainless steel, contributing to its refined profile.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive 95 points, praising its "very fine and racy" character with "refined tannins that are long and really precise." He notes the wine's "medium-bodied" nature and "lovely, creamy texture," concluding that it is "really long and bright" (jamessuckling.com, 4/27/2021).

Decanter echoed this high praise with a 93-point review, highlighting the "gorgeous purity on the nose" and "cool blue fruits" that bring a "thrilling and vibrant acidity." The review emphasizes the wine's "smooth and supple" texture, adding that it "feels confident but not showy" with a "wide structure and clear backbone" (Decanter, 1/2/2023).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine 92 points, describing it as "medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless." Reviewer William Kelley appreciated its "aromas of sweet cherries, berries, mint, and rose petals," and noted that the wine has a "suave, polished profile" ideal for a broad drinking window (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 4/6/2023).

Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider scored the wine at 94 points, calling it "a superb wine that is so good, it is difficult to believe it is a second wine." He highlights its "lush, opulent, silky" quality, filled with "black cherries, licorice, plums, espresso, flowers, and a touch of chocolate" (TheWineCellarInsider.com, 3/21/2023).

Jeb Dunnuck also gave the wine 92 points, noting its "medium-bodied, vibrant, quite elegant profile." He mentions "ripe cherries, black raspberries, spice box, sandalwood, and dried flower notes," and remarks that it has "fine tannins and a good spine of acidity" (jebdunnuck.com, 3/29/2023).

Vinous, with Antonio Galloni as the reviewer, also scored the wine 94 points. He describes it as "another very pretty, expressive wine" with "bright floral notes" and a "refined personality." He appreciates the "crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, and cedar" that linger on the "vibrant, persistent finish" (Vinous, 6/1/2021).

Jane Anson gave the wine 92 points, noting its "structured and creamy" nature, complemented by "espresso, bitter orange zest, and cocoa" flavors. She mentions the "pretty serious acidity" and praises the work of winemakers Emmanuelle Fulchi d’Aligny and Benjamin La Foret (janeanson.com, 1/16/2023).

Overall, the 2020 Carillon de Angelus is highly regarded for its balance, elegance, and refined structure, offering a delightful drinking experience now and the potential for further development.