Château Angludet 2005

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Château Angludet 2005

Producer: Château Angludet | Appellation: Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Vintage: 2005 | Classification: Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2012–2040 | Aging Potential: 30+ years

The Wine

The 2005 Château Angludet is a benchmark vintage from this consistently overachieving Margaux estate. From one of the greatest Bordeaux vintages of the modern era, this wine offers a compelling combination of structure, ripe fruit, and Margaux elegance. It is a wine of real character and longevity, now entering its prime drinking window with decades still ahead.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromatic and layered, with notes of black cherry, violets, cedar, tobacco leaf, and subtle spice.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied, showing ripe cassis, plum, earthy minerality, and hints of liquorice. Fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity provide structure and lift, while oak is well-integrated and supportive.

Finish: Long and polished, with notes of graphite, dried herbs, and forest floor echoing through a savoury, balanced finish.

Producer Details

Owned by the Sichel family since 1961, Château Angludet is a historic Margaux estate that consistently delivers value and age-worthy wines. Known for traditional winemaking and sustainable viticulture, the estate sits on a well-drained gravel plateau—ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Angludet’s wines are admired for their finesse, aromatic purity, and ability to age gracefully.

Wine Details

Vinification: Fermented in traditional concrete vats; matured in French oak barrels (approx. 33% new) for 12 months
Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
Cellaring: Drinking well now; peak through 2035–2040

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pair with roast lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, or hard cheeses like Comté or aged Manchego.