Lot 217
CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2005 (1) WA 96
CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2009 (2) WA 96
Lot 217 Details
CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2005 (1)
Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
u. bn. marked label.
A beautiful wine, once again, from this property that has been on a superb qualitative roll for several decades. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, background oak, youthful crème de cassis and blackberry fruit as well as a floral underpinning, it is medium to full-bodied, textured, rich and impressive. Still in a somewhat adolescent stage, it should hit full maturity in another 2-3 years and last at least two decades. June 2015 Drink: 2017-2037 WA 96
CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2009 (2)
Margaux. 3ième Cru Classé
u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.
An inky/purple color is followed by notes of Asian plum sauce, forest floor, creme de cassis, black raspberries and a floral component that is unusual for a Margaux. A wine of exceptional intensity and purity with a full-bodied, sumptuous texture, lots of fresh vibrancy and excellent definition, this beautiful 2009 exhibits high but sweet tannin. It is more sexy than the 2005 was at a similar age, although their level of extract and concentration is relatively equal. Something about the 2009 reminds me of a Margaux version of St.-Julien's Leoville Poyferre ... if that makes any sense. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040. December 2011 WA 96