2009 Angludet (Margaux)

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.
Origin
Margaux, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Farming Style
sustainable
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
ready
Bottle Size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13.5%
Wine Score
88-91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010
85-87 points, Neal Martin, Wine Journal, Apr 15 2010
89-90 points, Jean-Marc Quarin, quarin.com, 20 April 2010 16.5 points, Steven Spurrier, Decanter, Apr 2010

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2009 Angludet (Margaux)

Media Reviews

Robert Parker

Once again a sleeper of the vintage, the fresh, broad, fat, fleshy 2009 d’Angludet exhibits attractive floral, charcoal, smoky black raspberry and cherry notes, a delicious, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, an endearing freshness, and a heady finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted two times.) 88-91 points

Neal Martin

This has quite a broody nose at first, taking a few minutes to unwind. A blend of 12% Petit Verdot, 38% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, this has a blackcurrant, a touch of iodine and crushed stone that displays fine precision and fruit purity. The palate is medium-bodied, furry tannins, lacks a little freshness on the mid-palate with some savoury notes dominating the finish, I suspect from the Petit Verdot. Rather introverted at the moment and the finish is rather dry. Hopefully this will flesh out during barrel ageing. Tasted March 2010. 85-87 points

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