"Neal Martin, Wine Journal 90/100
Tasted ex-chateau and single blind in Southwold. This is a strong performance from d’Angludet, the best bottle of 2008 that I have encountered. It has a very elegant bouquet with floral notes and well-integrated oak, touches of oyster shell developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry, good weight, underpinned by masculine dry tannins. It is foursquare and 'grippy' on the finish, although there is sufficient fruit to support it. I feel that this Margaux needs time to coalesce: a teenager undecided upon its career. Tasted January 2012.
Jancis Robinson 16.5/20
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot. Got a slightly smoky edge on the nose. Fresh and peppery though not especially rich so that the balance is just right. Mineral, savoury and dry on the finish."
Home to the Sichel family since 1961, Château Angludet is one of the oldest properties in the Médoc, with a history which goes back to the twelfth century. It is named after Bertrand d'Angludet, a knight and lord of the noble residence which stood on this site in 1150.
Since 1758, the vineyard of Château Angludet has retained a configuration down the centuries which is very close to the original, 93 percent of the current surface area having nurtured vines for more than 250 years – exceptional continuity for a vineyard.
Situated on a plateau of Garonne gravel, the vineyard overlooks the low terraces of the Gironde estuary. The gravely, sandy soil has good drainage, fostering concentration, finesse and elegance in the wines.
Managed today by Benjamin Sichel, the vineyard of Château Angludet covers a surface area of 32 hectares, all within the AOC Margaux winegrowing area and planted with 46 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 41 percent Merlot and 13 percent Petit Verdot. The relatively large proportion of Petit Verdot demands hard work but imparts depth and richness to the wine.
