2021 Château Angludet, Margaux, Bordeaux

Red
Dry
Full Bodied
Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (24%), Petit Verdot (23%)

Not ready (Drink 2027 - 2049)

William Kelley: 87/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 88-90/100
James Suckling: 90-91/100
Georgie Hindle: 90/100
Jancis Robinson MW: 16/20
Neal Martin MW: 88-90/100
Jane Anson MW: 90/100

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Description

Cabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 23%.

Ben Sichel’s efforts towards minimal intervention and biodynamics have allowed the vineyard to reach a level of balance such that fertilisers are no longer needed. The vineyard could roll with the punches of the growing season, yielding wonderful, healthy fruit. Half the grand vin is raised in amphorae, giving the tannins a creamy, silky texture. Spring frost reduced the yield to 29hl/ha, but this is a smooth, rounded, complete wine with no weaknesses, with seductive blackcurrant-jam and juicy-cherry notes. Petit Verdot’s rugged edge is softened by the amphorae while still giving the necessary backbone.

Drink 2024 - 2035

Our score: 16/20

Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2021

Alcohol % 12.5%

Maturity Not ready (2027 - 2049)

Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (53%), Merlot (24%), Petit Verdot (23%)

Body Full Bodied

Producer Château Angludet

Critics reviews

William Kelley 87/100

Aromas of dark berry compote, marmalade and undergrowth introduce the 2021 D'Angludet, a medium-bodied, soft and fleshy red that will offer straightforward near-term drinking.Drink 2024 - 2035William Kelley, Wine Advocate (February 2024)

Drink 2024 - 2035

William Kelley, RobertParker.com (Feb 2024)

Jeb Dunnuck 88-90/100

Lots of red and black fruits, tobacco, and a touch of spice box define the 2021 Château D'Angludet, a medium-bodied, textured Margaux that does a lot right, yet could use more mid-palate depth. Nevertheless, it's quite good, if not outstanding.jeb_dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (May 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (May 2022)

James Suckling 90-91/100

A firm, savoury red with notes of spiced plums, tea leaves and bark. Medium-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. A little rustic.james_suckling, jamessuckling_com (June 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com (Jun 2022)

Georgie Hindle 90/100

Juicy and alive on the palate, this has quite a neat, unfussy presentation with the elements presented gently - the creamy strawberry and red cherry fruit, the minty freshness and salinity to the tannins that are a little dry and robust right now. Still, this feels well worked with good definition and I love the strawberry tang at the start with the freshly picked mint touch that sustains the finish. Good potential and Margaux charm here. I look forward to tasting in bottle.Drink 2025 - 2030Georgina Hindle, Decanter.com (April 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

Georgie Hindle, Decanter.com (Apr 2022)

Jancis Robinson MW 16/20

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 23% Petit Verdot. Cask sample.Mid crimson. Rather alluring ripe nose. Very soft and round. Not a long-distance runner but a true Margaux-style wine for early drinking. There’s even a hint of an ethereal quality about this.Drink 2025 - 2034jancis_robinson_mw MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (May 2022)

Neal Martin MW 88-90/100

The 2021 Château d'Angludet contains less Merlot and more Petit Verdot due to the three-week frost. Daisy Sichel told me that it was aged in 50% amphora this year. It has a relatively light yet well-defined bouquet featuring strawberry and red cherry scents. The palate delivers fine tannins framing the red fruit, quite Burgundian in texture, and hints of graphite, leading to a nicely poised finish. Curiously, the Petit Verdot is quite disguised given the amount used.Drink 2024 - 2038Neil Martin, Vinous.com.com (May 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

Neal Martin MW, Vinous.com (May 2022)

Jane Anson MW 90/100

26hl/h yield after frost. 50% amphora, 50% oak barrels.A sterling name in the Margaux appellation, often offering outstanding value in muliple vintages. They have leaned into the vintage charater not trying to fight against it, and what you get as a result is savoury juic red and black fruits, with waves of Margaux-signature florality.Drink 2025 - 2032jane_anson_mw, janeanson_com (July 2022)

Drink 2024 - 2035

Jane Anson MW, JaneAnson.com (Jul 2022)

About this wine

Margaux

If Pauillac is the bastion of ‘traditional’ Red Bordeaux, Margaux represents its other facet in producing wines that are some of the region’s most sensual and alluring. The largest commune in the Médoc, it encompasses the communes of Cantenac, Soussans, Arsac and Labaude, in addition to the village of Margaux itself. Its finest examples are paragons of refinement and subtlety which have few parallels in Bordeaux.

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