Among Bordeaux enthusiasts and insiders, Malescot St-Exupery is one of the most consistent performers in Margaux, routinely raking in scores and accolades that compete with those of its much more expensive neighbors.From two of Bordeaux's most heralded 21st-century vintages, the pair on offer today exemplify the enchanting elegance and class of this famed Left Bank appellation.
The 2016 has been a monumental achievement sinceen primeur,showcasing this generational vintage in all its glory. Neal Martin declared at the time, "it is one of the best Malescot-St-Exupery that I have tasted and it is wonderful," with subsequent reviews over the years confirming it as "a magnificent Margaux." With similar glowing accolades from the likes of James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck, Antonio Galloni, and Lisa Perrotti-Brown, the 2016 remains one of the great collectible Left Bank buys in the market, even nearly a decade after its original release.
Likewise, the 2019 is "quite possibly the most elegant wine I have tasted here ... a magical wine endowed with tremendous character," according to Galloni. Dovetailed between the two powerhouse vintages of 2018 and 2020, the 2019 offers impeccable balance and poise that are definitive features of this excellent but under-the-radar vintage. James Suckling's 96-point review describes it as "full-bodied and layered with beautifully polished tannins that last for minutes," underscoring the wine's inherent longevity and potential for thrilling development in the cellar.
If you're a fan of the estate, this is the perfect opportunity to back-fill your vertical or reload if you couldn't resist diving in already, and if you're looking to start a collection of Bordeaux's best, you'll be hard-pressed to find a sharper buy than these pristine expressions from a true surefire performer.
A stunning red with currants, blackberries, roses and violets. Medium to full body, ultra-fine tannins and polish and finesse to the powerful tannins. A real stunner. Better than 2015. Take a serious look at it, beginning 2024.
97 points, James Suckling (Dec 2019)
The ruby/plum-colored 2016 Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry comes from vines in the heart of the Margaux appellation and is 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. It’s a total rock star of wine and has fabulous notes of crème de cassis, barbecue smoke, graphite, and sandalwood that build beautifully with time in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, concentrated, layered, and seamless, it’s incredibly impressive and I’d wager up with the finest vintages ever from this estate. Give it a few years and enjoy over the following 20-25. Bravo!
96 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Feb 2019)
Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Malescot St. Exupery sings of cassis, fragrant earth, tobacco and lilacs with a compelling waft of mocha. Medium to full-bodied and strutting loads of expressive fruit layers at this youthful stage, it's framed by ripe, grainy tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing with great length and depth.
95 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate (Nov 2018)
The 2016 Malescot Saint Exupéry has a well-defined bouquet of ample red currant, cranberry and strawberry fruit laced with rose petal and hints of graphite. There is something almost Saint Julien–like about the aromatics. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, graphite-infused black fruit, and quite linear and poised, but it conveys a genuine sense of energy and tension toward the classic finish. A magnificent Margaux.
95 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jan 2019)
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