Le Carillon d'Angelus 2016

Le Carillon d'Angélus 2016, a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak, reveals a medium to deep garnet-purple hue. On the nose, it exudes polished black cherries, fresh blackberries, and black raspberries, complemented by earthy nuances of unsmoked cigars, hoisin, black truffles, wet stones, and a subtle hint of pencil shavings. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showcasing an elegant and sophisticated structure with lively red and black fruit flavors. Soft, fine-grained tannins and vibrant freshness enhance the wine's balance, leading to a lingering finish with earthy undertones.

Robert Parker - 93 Points

"The 2016 Le Carillon d'Angélus is blended of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc, aged 16 months in 50% new French oak. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it strides confidently out of the glass with pure, polished black cherries, fresh blackberries and black raspberry scents with nuances of unsmoked cigars, hoisin, black truffles and wet stones plus a waft of pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has great elegance and sophistication, with the lively red and black fruit flavors adeptly structured with soft, fine-grained tannins and seamless freshness, finishing on a lingering earthy note."

Antonio Galloni - 91 Points

"The 2016 Le Carillon de l’Angélus has an attractive bouquet of black fruit, briar and hawthorn aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin. Quite masculine and sturdy in style for a Deuxième Vin, revealing veins of black chocolate and bell pepper toward the finish. I appreciate the density of this Carillon, which I suspect will give 8 to 10 years of drinking pleasure."