2021 Château Angludet, Margaux, Bordeaux

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2021 Château Angludet, Margaux, BordeauxCabernet Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 24%, Petit Verdot 23%. Ben Sichels 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

with intense aromas of thyme

This was a “classic” year for red Bordeaux: lighter-style wines defined by purity

A pleasing sweetness emerges on the finish

clear purple colour

It shows the concentration and balance of 2005

along with a juicy dollop of vanilla cream

Good old Bollinger pioneered giving useful information on the back label

A creamy entry gives way to layers of complexity

Lush but not rich palate with a good dose of acidity

The succulent

primary fermentation and malolactic fermentation were executed without a hitch

A rather complex history means that this property is less well known than it deserves to be