2018 Château Angludet - rare as hens' teeth...
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You have to feel for the family Sichel and their 'home' estate of Château Angludet...last time round the entire crop of their 2017 vintage was wiped out by frost so there was no release, and in 2018 the terrible effects of mildew reduced their yield to a miniscule 10 Hectolitre per hectare (normally 46!) and allowed them to make just 2500 cases, one quarter of their regular production.
However as we have seen repeatedly in this vintage the healthy grapes that were left after the mildew had done its damage were able to take advantage of a long and glorious summer to produce concentrated, structured and elegant wines. Julia Harding, writing for Jancisrobinson.com rates 2018 Angludet above near neighbour and second growth Château Brane Cantenac and with just this tiny quantity available for the entire world it seems clear that in years to come this over-performing cru bourgeois will become as rare as the proverbial...
Naturally our allocation of Angludet is much reduced this year, although not by the 75% that we might have expected and for which we are grateful to the Sichels, and for the first time we have decided to offer it by the half case in order to reach more customers.
If it is of interest we would advise responding to this email by return to avoid disappointment.
View all Châteaux releases on our 2018 Bordeaux En Primeur offer page
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2018 Château Angludet, Margaux Cru Bourgeois |
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"Deepest cherry red. Smells of tiny black berries, expressive and slightly floral. Smooth and rounded on the palate and just the right amount of freshness so that the tannins are not sharpened. Spicy, smooth finish. 13.5%. Drink 2025-2035. 16.5 points" jancisrobinson.com (JH)
"There was no Angludet last year because of frost, so it's good to see it back in 2018. It's making a sterling return, even if in smaller quantities from a yield of just 10hl/ha. It's wonderfully fragrant with touches of florality and beautiful ripeness to the brambly fruits. The palate has a lovely texture, where you feel the alcohol is generous but not overpowering. It's a brilliant wine, reminiscent of the excellent 2015 and possibly even better. It's one of my picks of the vintage in terms of its value to quality ratio, and you won't have to wait too long to drink it. Aged in cement vats, with malo in barrel for the Petit Verdot. 33% new oak. Drinking Window 2025-2038. 93 points" Jane Anson, Decanter Magazine
£156 per case of six bottles in bond (VERY LIMITED)
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Prices are per case in bond ex-London City Bond. Most wines are available in halves or magnums for an extra £15 per case; please enquire for all other formats. Shipment expected Spring 2021.
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2018 Château Angélus, St-Émilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé A |
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"This shows beautifully sensibility of generous fruit and soft and velvety tannins with an undertone of chocolate and cedar. Full-bodied, pure and supple with a direct delivery of vibrant fruit and real terroir expression. Savory at the end with hazelnut and crunchy-seed flavors. Reality check here. Incredible fruit quality. 99-100 points." James Suckling, jamessuckling,com, April 2019
£1530 per case of six bottles in bond
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2018 Château Beaumont, Cru Bourgeois Haut Médoc |
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45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 8% Petit Verdot. Very intense, open and approachable on the nose with gentle new oak aromas and red and blackcurrant fruits. Very fine, velvet tannins which frame the deep, blackcurrant and plum fruits on the palate. Possibly the much vaunted quality of the Merlot in this vintage is super-charging the blend this year, but still balanced by the assertive tannins. So balanced and lively, a delight to taste. RKL
"Firm, deep and well extracted, this is a rich purple colour with sweet blackberry fruits on the nose along with some gentle spicing. It's an elegant and extremely classic Médoc wine. The tannins are already smooth and starting to integrate with the fruits. The quality bodes well for the medium-priced wines in this vintage. One of the value picks of the Médoc. Drinking Window 2023 - 2035. 91 points." Jane Anson, Decanter April 2019.
£105 per dozen bottles; £120 per 6 magnums in bond
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2018 Enclos Tourmaline, Pomerol |
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"Wow. The purity of fruit in this wine is stupendous with crushed raspberries and blackberries. Full-bodied, very layered and gorgeous with superbly fine yet forceful tannins and a driven finish. A triumph. Pure-merlot magic here. 97-98 points." James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019
£309 per case of 3 bottles in bond
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2018 Château Haut Brisson, St Emilion Grand Cru |
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"This is a very powerful and structured Haut-Brisson, showing incredible depth and richness. Full-bodied and layered with incredible depth and purity. Layers of fruit and tannin. Best ever. 95-96 points." JamesSuckling.com, April 2019
£220 per 12 bottles in bond
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2018 Château Tour St Christophe, St Emilion Grand Cru |
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"Blueberry and blackberry character with hints of white pepper and chalk. Salty, too. Full-bodied, tight and polished with fantastic texture and length. Very closed and tight with gorgeous tannin quality. 96-97 points." James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 2019
£260 per 12 bottles in bond
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Minimum order: 1 case as listed.
Payment: on receipt of invoice.
Shipment: due to land in the UK in Spring 2021.
Delivery: delivery, duty & VAT charged at prevailing rates at time of clearance from bond.
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