Le Carillon d'Angelus 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips of Carillon d’Angélus 2023

Tasting

Colour
The colour is beautifully bright.

Nose
The nose exudes intense fruity (fresh red fruits), spicy and floral fragrances.

Palate
Lively and balanced, the palate combines persistence with tannins of great finesse.

A fresh and complex Second Wine from Saint-Émilion

The estate

Iconic wine, the Château Angélus gets its name from the winegrowers who heard the three churches ringing simultaneously in the heart of the famous medieval city of Saint-Émilion. This legendary property of the appellation was founded in 1782 and, for 8 generations, the de Boüard de Laforest family has been watching over this exceptional heritage.

The vineyard

This Carillon d’Angélus 2023 is a Saint-Émilion wine from a 21-hectare vineyard whose plots are spread over clayey, clayey-sandy-limestone and draining soils. Attentive to its environment, the estate is committed to converting to Organic Agriculture and the vineyard is certified High Environmental Value level 3.

The vintage

The spring mildness combined with regular rainfall leads to high mildew pressure. Subsequently, dry and sunny conditions favour optimal flowering before a cool summer, punctuated by storms. At harvest time, the vineyard is healthy and the berries are harvested at the quintessence of their maturity and balance.

Vinification and ageing

Vinifications are carried out in inverted conical stainless steel vats, with vatting and extraction work by gravity. A pre-fermentation maceration precedes an alcoholic fermentation then a post-fermentation maceration of 1 to 3 weeks. Barrelling is carried out 50% from the run-off and 50% after malolactic fermentation. Ageing of 16 to 18 months in barrels, 60% of which are new and 40% in barrels of one wine.

Blend

Merlot (90%)
Cabernet Franc (10%).