Chateau D’Angludet Margaux 2007 75cl

Softened by time, this dry Cabernet Sauvignon-led Margaux from Bordeaux is for anyone who loves red wine with layers, not just volume. Chateau D’Angludet 2007 sits firmly in the classic Left Bank lane: red fruit, cedar, earthy spice and polished tannins that have had years to calm down and behave.

If Napa Cabernet is your usual comfort zone, this is the more buttoned-up French cousin. Less jammy, more savoury. Think redcurrant over blackcurrant, cigar box over vanilla, and structure that makes dinner taste like you planned harder than you did.

• Appearance: Deep garnet with a brick-red edge, a visual clue that this mature Margaux has moved into its savoury, evolved phase.
• Nose: Redcurrant, dried cherry and plum skin first, followed by cedar, tobacco leaf, graphite and a little forest floor. Fancy? Yes. Fussy? No.
• Palate: Dry and medium-weight, with bright acidity keeping the fruit lively. The tannins are fine and softened, giving grip without chewing your face off.
• Body: Medium-bodied, elegant and savoury rather than heavy, which is exactly why mature Margaux can be so dangerously drinkable.
• Finish: Long and earthy, with cedar, dried red fruit and a clean mineral note hanging around after the last sip.
• Food pairings: Roast lamb with rosemary, duck breast with cherry sauce, mushroom risotto, or a hard cheese like aged Comté.

Drink it with roast lamb or duck when you want the wine to do that brilliant Bordeaux trick: cut through richness, lift the herbs, and make every bite feel a bit more intentional.

This is a smart pick for curious red wine drinkers who want to understand why Margaux has such a loyal fan club. It shows the appellation’s softer, more perfumed side without needing a lecture, a cellar key, or someone saying “terroir” too many times.

The 2007 vintage in Bordeaux wasn’t about blockbuster power. That’s the point. In a bottle like this, the appeal is maturity, savoury detail and a gentler structure that makes it ready for the table now.

Fun Fact: Chateau D’Angludet has been owned by the Sichel family since 1961, the same family linked to Bordeaux’s famous wine merchant house, so this Margaux comes with serious local roots without acting precious about it.