France Bordeaux Ch. AngélusCarillon de l'Angelus

2012 Carillon de l'Angelus

Angelus

88Average Score

Bordeaux / France

Red

His second wine, the 2012 Carillon de L’Angelus, has turned out well for proprietor Hubert de Bouard. Dense ruby purple, it is soft and round, with deep fruit, light tannin and a nicely textured mouthfeel. This is a serious second wine to drink over the next decade. Apr 2015, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 88/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 20 Marketplace		£952.00
Mags	-	0 Immediate \| 3 Marketplace		£160.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 88/100

About The Producer

The producer

Ch. Angélus

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. Hubert de Boüard was the seventh generation to take over the property in 1985 and it was his work in the vineyard and winery that saw the property promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe “A” in 2012.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

St Emilion

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window