Peter Leggatt

8.6

It has, since 1990, always seemed to me a mark of distinction and taste to have been born to a great vintage. 1990, perhaps not by chance, was a classic vintage for both people and claret, and although 'correlation is not necessarily causation', in this case it probably was--though which way round I couldn't say.

The 1990 vintage is all the better, to my mind, because it is not quite so grand as to be prohibitively expensive to enjoy of an evening: another attribute it has in common with yours truly. Unclassed (another kinship), Chateau D'Angludet is a steal when you inherit it freely from your father's cellar, as here, but would also have been a bargain if you'd bought it twenty years ago. But you didn't, and it would be risky to purchase now since you couldn't know how it was kept or the case was drinking, so this review is utterly pointless in recommending a wine of which you've never heard, and which you will never drink. My progenitor was worried the wine is past it; I was only worried that he is. Very long in the mouth, remarkable chocolate afterburn. Drink immediately, and always before operating heavy machinery. — 7 years ago

Peter Leggatt

9.2

Something like the Platonic form of the Beaune; not wildly idiosyncratic, but a practised, well-dressed dinner companion who pulls out fine cigars during dessert. No risk of opinions on Brexit; refuses even if asked. Remarkable wisdom and suavity for its years; has the wit of a wine eight years older but definitely for drinking now, like the best summer dinner dates: easy but not simple.

[Wonderful pupper, does a fat boof, very doggo.] — 7 years ago

Peter Leggatt

7.8

Sturdy, gutsy, very much a Merlot (there is also Syrah, which is missed in the description above). Truffles and fur, with hard and alcoholic liquorice burn. Definitely decant or open an hour and a half before. — 8 years ago

Peter Leggatt

8.8

Rubber tyres with a shaft of slow liquorice burn and a caramel exhaust. — 8 years ago

Peter Leggatt

8.5

Extreme dryness to the point of aridity. Walnutty polish, oaky finish. Super clean. "This bunny has ears"--Katie Petridi — 8 years ago