Château Carillon Angelus 2020 Bouteille (75cl)
Château Carillon Angelus 2020 is a Saint-Émilion red wine from Bordeaux, crafted by Château Angélus. As the second wine of the estate, this cuvée combines Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wine Advocate awards it 92/100 and recommends it from 2023 to 2030; Jancis Robinson rates it 16.5/20, with a drinking window from 2026 to 2034; James Suckling grants it 95/100 and advises waiting for it starting in 2026. Critics describe a wine with black and red fruits, floral and spicy notes, featuring fine tannins, a velvety texture, and a balanced freshness.
La bouteille proposée
- Size
- Bottle (75cl)
- Label Condition
- Perfect
- Fill Level
- Perfect
- Capsule Condition
- Perfect
Identité du vin
- Couleur
- Red
- Pays
- France
- Région
- Bordeaux
- Appellation
- Saint Emilion
- Producteur / Domaine
- Château Angélus
- Cuvée
- Carillon de l'Angélus
- Millésime
- 2020
Cépage et assemblage
- Grape Variety
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Château Angélus
Château Angélus is a wine estate in Saint-Émilion, situated on the slopes and at the southern foot of the appellation, in a natural amphitheatre close to the town. Its vineyard covers 42 hectares and is owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family, now represented by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal. The name Angélus refers to the bells of the three neighbouring churches, which could once be heard from the vineyards.
- Owner
- Famille de Boüard de Laforest
- Maître de chais
- Benjamin Laforêt
- Surface (ha)
- 30.00 ha
- Production (average bottles per vintage)
- 90 000 bouteilles/an
Histoire du domaine
The historical account published by the estate traces the Boüard de Laforest family’s settlement in Saint-Émilion back to 1782, when Jean de Boüard de Laforest settled there. In 1795, his daughter Catherine Sophie married Charles Souffrain de Lavergne and moved to the Mazerat vineyard, which was owned by her husband. At the start of the 20th century, Maurice de Boüard de Laforest inherited the estate and expanded it, notably by adding a three-hectare plot named l’Angelus in 1920. He passed the property on to his sons Jacques and Christian in 1945. The château was classified as a Grand Cru Classé in the first Saint-Émilion classification in 1954. In 1985, Hubert de Boüard de Laforest took over the management of the estate, and Jean-Bernard Grenié joined him in 1987. The estate was elevated to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classé B in 1996, and then to that of Premier Grand Cru Classé A in 2012. Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal joined the management team in 2012 and is now Chairwoman, Chief Executive and owner of Angélus. In January 2022, the château announced that it was withdrawing its application for the 2022 Saint-Émilion classification.
Carillon de l'Angélus
Carillon d’Angelus is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru red wine born with the 1987 vintage. It blends, in varying proportions, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon selected from different terroirs of Saint-Émilion. The producer attributes to it a distinct identity based on fruit purity, velvety tannins, and an elegant finish.
- Cuvée creation year
- 1987
- Style of the cuvée
- An elegant and precise style, favoring the aromatic purity of the fruit, velvety tannins, and an elegant finish.
- Position within the range
- A wine with a distinct identity, positioned between Château Angelus and N°3 d’Angelus within the range.
Histoire de la cuvée
Created with the 1987 vintage, Carillon d’Angelus has progressively acquired a distinct identity. Its vinification and aging are specifically tailored to the sought-after style.
