Chateau Angludet Margaux 2014
Country/Region of Origin: France

Region: France, Bordeaux, Margaux

Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon (55%), Merlot (35%) & Petit Verdot (10%)

Winemaking process: Traditional vinification is carried out in cement vats. Vatting lasts for between 20 and 30 days, depending on the vintage and, after the malolactic fermentation, the wines go into barrel (one-third renewed every year) and remain there for 12 months. The final selection of which wines will go to make the final blend for Château Angludet is made in the following February or March. The process of selection is strict (as only the best wines can be included) and is done by a series of tastings. Once the final blend has been done, the wine is fined with egg whites and very lightly filtered before bottling.

Tasting notes: Wonderfully youthful on the nose, the wine seems innocent, but attractive and compelling. Aromas of bright fruit leap from the glass, red berries in abundance. There is a lovely richness here, great structure and depth. Acidity is incredibly well interwoven with tannins to create a concentrated mouth-feel. It's a really generous, yet fresh and juicy wine. It's actually rather delicious, even at this young age and a wine which really ought to be considered strongly this year.

“The first impression, provided by its sombre hue, is one of richness: this wine breathes sunshine! It has a dense, unctuous appearance in the glass. The nose confirms this richness and density with a hint of timidity, but the deep fruitiness is there, revealing fine aromatic intensity. The palate is mouthfillingly complete, while the aromatic length in the structure displays remarkable balance: you do not endure the tannins, you taste them! An elegant texture develops from its soft, dark depths. Definitely a wine with huge potential.” Benjamin Sichel – October 2016

Reviews

Wine Advocate 86/100 - Neal Martin - 31/03/2017: ‘The 2014 D'Angludet felt a little underripe on the nose: light black fruit, slightly green underneath, one of the few to exhibit that trait. The palate is medium-bodied with a smear of bacon fat infusing the black fruit, nicely balanced towards the finish, but missing the pedigree of its peers at this stage.’

James Suckling 91/100 - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com (Feb 2017): ‘The combination of ripe blackberry fruit and a hint of something floral is immediately appealing, and the dry tannins are quite discreet, making this solid wine easy to enjoy right away. But it will improve with age.’

Decanter16.75/20: ‘Good meaty, even slightly leathery cassis fruit – typical richness, deep flavours, length and balance from this estate. Always a good wine.’