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d'Angludet 2018
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Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 D'Angludet comes sashaying out of the glass with alluring baked cherries, stewed plums and spice box scents with wafts of unsmoked cigars, pencil lead and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, rich, plush and seductive in the mouth, it has plenty of spicy sparks among the ripe black fruits and finishes spicy.
Reviewed by: William Kelley
Offering up aromas of rich blackberry and cassis fruit mingled with notions of smoked meats, cigar wrapper and loamy soil, the 2018 D'Angludet is medium to full-bodied, rich and characterful, with ripe tannins and a fleshy core of fruit. Somewhat wild, meaty aromatics and flavors detract from the purity of an otherwise compelling effort.
Reviewed by: James Suckling
Ripe berries with some stewed fruit and currants on the nose. The palate is full and very rich with chewy tannins that are bold and slightly rustic, yet very attractive at the same time. A more traditional feel here. Try after 2024.
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.
