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 (June 2022)Score: 88-90/105
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.
Neal Martin, Vinous (May 2022)Score: 88-90/100Drink 2024-2038
Medium-bodied, bright, fresh, crisp red currant and cherry packed wine with nuances of dried flowers and thyme in the nose and on the palate. Already approachable, this will probably be at its best in its youth.
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (May 2022)Score: 86-88/100Drink 2023-2034
Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2021 Angludet tumbles out with notes of red and black plums, fried herbs, and graphite plus a hint of black olives. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is soft and well-crafted, with delicate red berry flavors and an earthy finish.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, The Wine Independent (May 2022)Score: 83-85/100Drink 2025-2032
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. 26hl/h yield after frost. 50% amphora, 50% oak barrels.
Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux (April 2022)Score: 90/100Drink 2025-2032
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.
Georgie Hindle, Decanter (April 2022)Score: 90/100Drink 2025-2030
Bordeaux / France
En Primeur
2023-2038