2016 Angludet
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The 2016 Angludet is quite high-toned on the nose, with raspberry and wild strawberry fruit, moderate complexity, maybe missing a little charm. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, fine acidity, quite sweet at its core, though it lacks bandwidth on the finish. Tasted blind at the Southwold 10-Year-On tasting.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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We are in rich powerful territory here, in line with what you hope from a 2016, and shows you don't have to go to classified estates to find it. Showcasing soft rose petals and peony on the aromatics, with touches of gunsmoke, raspberry, slate and liqourice. A little closed right now, austere even with clear tannic hold but it softens quickly, and is full of enjoyment. An extremely impressive Angludet, one that I would hold on to, suggest drinking the 2017 (not tasted in this lineup) or 2018 before this. Great stuff from co-owner and winemaker Benjamin Sichel.
A wine of impressive style and character, the 2016 D'Angludet exhibits a deep bouquet of cassis, blackberries, loamy soil, burning embers and violets, framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, with excellent concentration, ripe tannins and a long, penetrating finish, it's the finest wine I've ever tasted from this Margaux property.
The 2016 d’Angludet has a very open, fleshy, red berry nose that is missing some complexity and feels a little monochromatic compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins, fleshy but undemanding for a Margaux. This showed much better 12 months ago, so I will leave a question mark instead of a score. Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting.
About the producer
The Sichel family purchased this Margaux estate in 1961, embarking on significant renovations. Wine quality was transformed and today the property still strives to craft ever-greater wines.