2009 Angludet

20/04/10

There`s a problem with 2009 Chateau d`Angludet. A hailstom cut a swath through Margaux, decimating the crop in one vineyard whilst leaving neighbouring vineyards unaffected. Angludet was one of the worst affected. At nearby Malescot St-Exupery, they cropped at 52 hl/ha. At Angludet, it was just 31. The chateau normally produces 100 to 120 thousand bottles; there will be just 80,000 of the 2009.

The good news is that this is the finest Angludet we have tasted en primeur. It is probably the most concentrated wine the property has produced and, we think, the most seductive. Benjamin Sichel has been leading a team on top form for some years now, and their 2009 was one of our favourites in Margaux, regardless of price. With hints of exotic spices it`s an exuberant effort, but we liked it all the more for that. Negociants and merchants the world over are clamouring for stock and we advise you to move quickly if you want one of these for the cellar. A must-buy on a tight budget.

So far, we have been allocated little more than half the volume we bought last year. It will be offered, in the first place, to those who bought the 2008. Any residual stock will then be offered to customers who have wish listed the wine with us.

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