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d'Angludet 2013
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Ian d'Agata
Dark ruby. Enticing, deep aromas of blackcurrant, violet and flint. Dense and suave on the palate, with ripe black and red cherry flavors complicated by aromatic herbs, flint and sweet spices. The long finish features noble tannins and a blueberry syrup nuance. This serious and very successful wine will improve with age. Offhand, I can't remember the last time I liked a young Angludet so much--which, although surprising given the less-than-stellar vintage, suggests that good things are ahead for this estate. Then again, Margaux generally did very well in 2013.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
I tasted two samples of the d'Angludet 2013. Both exhibited some volatile notes, although with aeration it pulls together with rather forced black cherry and cassis fruit. The palate is light on the entry with dry tannins, light earthy black fruit and a rather non-descript finish that lacks persistency. It's always fairly priced, but even so, there are countless New World Cabernets out there. Tasted April 2014.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2013 d'Angludet has a conservative bouquet with hints of blackberry and cranberry, a touch of sous-bois and cold steel. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly hard tannin on the entry, but the middle feels hollow and almost skeletal towards the finish. I have tasted better wines from this Margaux estate in recent years.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Light and fresh flavors of red berries with some white-truffle undertones. Low yet silky tannins and a soft finish. Well made for the vintage. Drink now.
About the Producer
Château Angludet is a wine estate located in the Bordeaux region, specifically in the Margaux appellation in the Médoc, on the left bank of the Gironde River. The estate is managed by Benjamin Sichel, who passionately adopts biodynamic practices to craft exceptional red wines. Benefiting from the protective effect of the Gironde Estuary, the vineyard of Angludet has a rich viticultural heritage that spans over 300 years. The vineyard expresses the terroir to its fullest, characterized by sandy gravel soils that are particularly well-suited for grape cultivation. It is one of the oldest properties in the Médoc. Starting from 2017, Benjamin Sichel decided to incorporate three different species of fruit trees. A succession of apple trees, peach trees, and plum trees now accompany the vineyard work. Today, there are over 200 trees that have become an integral part of the viticultural landscape of Angludet.
