2012 Château Angludet, Margaux, Bordeaux Unit of Measure:12 X 750ML The 2008 Cristal Rosé is

The 2008 Cristal Rosé is unquestionably one of the greatest wines longtime Chef de Cave Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon has made at Roederer

on the palate this is quite dry

Fully mature (yet I'd say in the early stages of its drink window)

Although not especially complex

How could this not make it to my Wines of the Year list

2012 Château Angludet, Margaux, Bordeaux Unit of Measure:12 X 750ML The 2008 Cristal Rosé isBen Sichel is becoming recognised as a brilliant winemaker, and he pulled out the stops in 2012. While many of his neighbours struggled, he produced a wine with the perfect balance of fruit, freshness and elegance. The tannins are firm but far from aggressive, meaning this wine will repay maturation over the next five years or more. Chteau Angludet has been a favourite with Berry Bros. & Rudd customers for as long as I can remember, always sensibly