2014 Carillon de l'Angelus
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The 2014 Le Carillon d'Angélus is fully matured on the nose. It is agreeable, however, with slightly stewed red fruit, scorched earth, iron rust and savory fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with rustic tannins. There is still presence, but it is fraying at the edges and just misses some delineation and brightness towards the tertiary, fungal finish. Drink soon.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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Black chocolate, cigar box and red cherry, lift on the finish, enjoyable but a little short, with angular tannins that show imprint of oak. At a lovely moment to begin drinking though, this is just limbering up. Made from different vineyard blocks than it is today, with a smaller footprint.
The 2014 Le Carillon d'Angelus has a straightforward bouquet with redcurrant, cranberry and pomegranate aromas, the oak discretely hidden behind the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, not much depth, but it retains satisfying balance on the black olive-tinged finish. Drink over the next four or five years.
About the producer
Ch. Angélus is one of Saint-Emilion's finest properties. Ch. Angélus is one of the few Saint-Emilion properties today that has remained under family ownership since its inception over 237 years ago.