2019 Malescot St. Exupery (750ml)

Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaux, Bordeaux, France

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From a vintage producing “some of the best wines Bordeaux has ever produced” according to Inside Bordeaux’s Jane Anson, the elegant 95 pt. 2010 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery offers fresh aromatic fruit hinting of earthy spice and graphite with lush, ripe tannins, a richly structured Left Bank blend just at the beginning of its decades long drinking window delivered in perfect provenance from Malescot’s cellars and an exceptional value for Margaux lovers and collectors.

Situated in the heart of the village of Margaux on the D2, the magnificently detailed 18^th century Chateau Malescot St. Exupery rests on a gravelly hilltop above the Gironde, surrounded by manicured grounds adjoining the vineyards of Chateau Margaux and owned by the Zuger family for over a half century. Under the direction of third generation Jean Luc Zuger since 1994 with advice from famed consultant Michel Rolland, the estate’s gently sloping vineyards span 23.5 hectares planted mostly to Cabernet Sauvignon with about a third Merlot and small parcels of Cab Franc and Petit Verdot on deep gravel, chalk and clay soils mixed with iron. After vinifying the parcels separately in a mix of stainless steel and concrete tanks of varied sizes, the beautifully balanced 2010 Malescot St. Exupery was aged in 60% new French oak barriques for 16 months before being bottled unfiltered, yielding fresh, layered fruit with velvety tannins and a long, juicy finish, “standing out as one of the more dramatic, demonstrative wines in the appellation” according to the Wine Advocate’s William Kelley and now ready to enjoy with over 10 years of bottle aging in pristine conditions at the Chateau.

Producing a Grand Vin of exceptional quality for over two decades but remaining a terrific value, the impressive 95 pt. 2010 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery is a real treat for Bordeaux fans to enjoy immediately and savor for decades to come, a beautifully crafted and impeccably aged Margaux from an outstanding vintage delivered in pristine conditions in original wooden cases of six.

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The 2019 Malescot St. Exupéry is quite possibly the most elegant wine I have tasted here. Plush and radiant, the 2019 possesses notable depth with plenty of supporting structure beneath surprisingly tamed tannins. Gravel, dark red cherry/plum, spice, leather and dried flowers build over time. The 2019 is a magical wine endowed with tremendous character. Don't miss it.

96 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)

Sweet currant and berry aromas with hints of blackcurrants, black cherries and flowers. It’s full-bodied and layered with beautifully polished tannins that last for minutes. Tight and very focused. This needs at least six or seven years to open. Try after 2027.

96 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)

The 2019 Malescot Saint-Exupery is deep garnet-purple in color. It prances out with gregarious black and red cherries, fragrant earth, blackcurrant pastilles, and violets notes plus wafts of tar and fallen leaves. The velvety, medium-bodied palate is laden with vibrant, energetic black and red berry layers, lifted by a refreshing backbone and finishing long and fruity.

94+ points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2022)

The 2019 Malescot St. Exupery is generous and expressive, bursting with aromas of cassis, cherries and blackberries mingled with hints of loamy soil, dark chocolate and espresso roast. Full-bodied, broad and muscular, its fleshy core of fruit is framed by succulent acids and ripe, powdery tannins that assert themselves on the finish. This will reward a bit of bottle age with flamboyant drinking.

94 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Apr 2022)

The 2019 Château Malescot Saint Exupéry has an almost old-school vibe in its cedary, herbal, meaty, almost gamey aromatics, but it has beautiful purity in its both black and blue fruits. Medium to full-bodied, on the palate, it's nicely concentrated, has building tannins, good mid-palate density, and a great finish. I don't think it matches the 2016 and 2018, but it's a seriously good Margaux that already offers pleasure. It won't hit maturity for another 7-8 years but should have a lengthy drinking plateau.

94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.0%

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