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Château Angludet La reserve d'Angludet - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot - Margeaux - 2016
La reserve d'Angludet - 2016 [AOC Margaux, France] Red
Second line
La reserve d'Angludet is the second line of Château Angludet. Despite the fact that the grapes are younger, there are no big differences in the way the vines are cultivated, neither during the vinification methods. The only distinction is done after the harvest of the vines. Ben Sichel will determine the final distinction. Although, the stock is rather young, the vine plants are able to yield fruit more rapidly. This is why the entire Margaux appellation is offering an aromatic & gentle wine.
The wine estate of Château Angludet belongs to the Sichel Family since 1961, as they bought the property at that time. The wine estate is located in the Médoc on gravel deposits from the Garonne. The estate produces amazing wines under the Margaux appellation, which means that they are often put on a par with Grand Crus classes, when speaking in terms of quality.
The work begun in 1961 by Peter Sichel. Today, Peter & Diana's five sons represent the sixth generation of Sichels involved in the viticulture & wine trading of Chateau Angludet. It is a family-owned business, as the seventh generation recently joined Maison Sichel & chateau Angludet.
The vineyards of this incredible chateau are part of the Margaux appellation and are located 30 kilometers North-West of the Bordeaux (South of France). The vineyards have to follow the strict rules of the Margaux appellation and are situated on a broad plateau of Garonne gravel deposits. The soil is made up mainly of gravel & small stones, which results in a poor soil. This forces the vines to develop a deep root system, which results in a better maturity of the grapes, but also in a great quality of the wines.
Information:
| Variety | 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot & 10% Petit Verdot. |
| Area | AOC Margaux [Bordeaux] France. |
| Nature of Soil | Vineyards are situated on Garonne gravel deposits. Soil is mainly made up of gravel & small stones. Very poor soil. |
| Surface of the Vineyards | 32 hectares (79 acres). |
| Alcohol Percentage | 13.0% Vol. |
| Vinification & Maturing of the Wine | The fermentation has been done in temperature controlled vats. The wine is macerated between 20 till 30 days. After that, the in barrel ageing lasts for six till twelve months. During this time, it is racked every three till four months and fined with egg white before being bottled. |
| Tasting Notes | 2016 is a legendary year, the wine expresses its great terroir, which has its elegance. The wine is deeply purple / red coloured, with a rich bouquet of red fruit & toasty, vanilla notes of the ageing process in the barrels. |
| Recommendation | We recommend to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 & 18 degrees Celsius. |