critic reviews
Elegantly toasty, with a subtle note of gentian, the 2023 Le Carillon d'Angélus opens in the glass after aeration to reveal aromas of dark wild berries, cassis and flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, it is enveloping and juicy, offering good depth at the core and framed by velvety tannins, concluding with a fresh, fruit-driven finish.
The 2023 Le Carillon d'Angélus has a fragrant and quite floral bouquet with black cherries, boysenberry and subtle violet scents that blossom in the glass. Fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with pleasing tension on the entry. This has a fine bead of acidity, quite linear in style, with sufficient sapidity on the finish to tempt you back for another sip. Give this a couple of years in bottle, then enjoy over the next 15 years.
A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2023 Carillon d’Angelus has a pH of 3.65 and it is deep garnet-purple in color. It comes bounding out with eager notes of juicy plums and fresh blackberries, plus suggestions of sassafras, black pepper, tar, and fragrant soil. The medium-bodied palate is lively and soft-textured, delivering vibrant black berry flavors, with a racy backbone and a lifted finish.
Bright violet and plum colour, vibrating with life, an easy wine to recommend as it no doubt will be to drink, love the depth and the rich damson fruit expression that combines with black chocolate, liqourice and cocoa with a juicy finish.