Malescot Castle - Saint Exupery

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe2/22/2018

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Malescot St. Exupery is scented of chocolate-covered cherries, cassis and red plums with touches of earth and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied with ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of expressive fruit, it finishes long and pure.

Wine Spectator

95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/15/2018

Lovely steeped plum, fig and blackberry fruit is melded thoroughly with notes of alder, lilac and warm tar, giving this both treble and bass, while velvety tannins carry the finish with ease. Offers a long sanguine detail through the finish. Best from 2022 through 2040. 8,871 cases made. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

97 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/12/2018

Some very rich and ripe red and dark berries here make for an impressive, engaging nose that has charming violet undertones. The palate is velvety and supple, while super smooth tannins deliver a long and plush, plum-soaked finish. Great wine and already drinking well. Try from 2023.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe1/26/2018

Relatively open on the nose even at this early stage, with lashings of freshly crushed black fruits. On the palate, the dominant flavours are cinnamon and freshly puréed raspberry and blackberry. It's not hugely intense, and should be for medium term drinking.

Vinifera

4 / 5

the5/31/2016

Nez expressif, sur les fruits noirs, parfum de violette. Un peu terne en entrée de bouche. Problème d’échantillon? Il apparaît un peu dissocié, entre une attaque souple, à la saveur diffuse et un tanin assez ferme à la trame épicée, assez belle il faut le dire.

The Wine Cellar Insider

95-97 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Inky in color with a showy perfume of chocolate covered plums, black cherry liqueur, flowers, earth and smoke. Dense and concentrated on the palate, this wine remains focused, fresh and opulently textured -- a difficult combination indeed. The boysenberry filled finish is sensuous, polished and velvety, yet there is a freshness to the layers of sweet fruit, making it a sort of cross between the estate's 2009 and 2005 vintages. Produced from a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the wine reached 14.1% alcohol with a pH of 3.85 and will be aged in 80% new, French oak barrels for 13 to 15 months. The Grand Vin represents 75% of the harvest, which took place between September 23 and October 15, making Malescot St. Exupery perhaps the latest to pick in the Margaux appellation.

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2016

The 2015 Malescot-St-Exupery has an intriguing and complex bouquet with oyster shells and seaweed infusing the intense black fruit. It is certainly well defined with nicely integrated new oak. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, a keen thread of acidity, very pure and smooth in texture, gently unfolding towards the lightly spiced finish that lingers long in the mouth. This is a superb Margaux, surfeit with breeding and sophistication, though it will need 10-15 years in bottle.

Bettane & Desseauve

17,5-18 / 20

the4/28/2016

Grande robe, vin complet comme d’habitude, raisin bien mûr, texture large, retour médocain et un rien sévère du tannin, belle longueur. Un coureur de fond plus qu’un séducteur immédiat.

Vinous

92-95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

The 2015 Malescot St. Exupéry is dense, powerful and rustic. Black cherry, smoke, leather, iron and dark spices hit the palate. Expansive, broad and juicy, the 2015 has more than enough depth to full out its broad shouldered frame. As it often is, the Malescot St. Exupéry is a bit rough around the edges, but time in bottle should take care of at least some of that. The 2015 finishes with lovely density and a blast of pure power. Michel Rolland consults. Tasted two times.

Decanter.com

93 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/27/2016

Lots of natural concentration and real elegance – the high percentage of Cabernet shows well with both grip and charm. Very good in Malescot’s individual style. 2021-2035

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,25 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/20/2016

Ma meilleure note donnée à ce cru en primeur.Je modifie la note de ce vin. Goûté 3 fois, je l'ai noté respectivement 15,5 puis 16,5 et 16,25.Couleur sombre et intense. Nez très fruité et finement crémeux. La bouche offre une belle construction,plus déliée que de coutume à cet âge, du corps, du goût et une texture tannique raffinée. Persistance unbrin chaleureuse. Assemblage : 70 % cabernet sauvignon, 30 % merlot. Degré d'alcool : 14,7°.

timatkin.com

89 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe4/20/2016

Wine Enthusiast

91-93 / 100

byRoger Vossthe4/15/2016

Barrel Sample. This is a lightweight wine that's fresh and fruity, with an attractive suggestion of tannic structure and ample acidity. The wine will develop quickly. 92 points

Jancis Robinson

17 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/15/2016

Particularly glowing crimson. Light nose with some wildness about it. A hint of something animal! Distinctive wine that is a bit more daring than the average Margaux. Not the most tannic but very nicely balanced. Drink 2024-2038

René Gabriel

18 / 20

the4/10/2016

Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Das Bouquet zeigt einen Erd-Eisenton und wirkt leicht staubig im ersten Ansatz, viel Kirschen und rote Johannisbeeren, ganz feine Anflüge von einer Charge von überreifen Beeren. Im Gaumen delikat, gut stützende Tannine und eine noch nicht ganz im Extrakt eingebundene Säure zeigend. Vom Potential her verdient er aber seine Note. 18/20 2024 – 2047

Jamessuckling.com

97-98 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

The beauty in the fruit here is so impressive. Full body, super fine tannins. It’s very racy and incredibly long. Sexy and rich finish. Better than the legendary 2009? A blend of 70% cabernet savignon, 30% merlot

Wine Spectator

93-96 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2016

Very lush and warm, with delicious plum and boysenberry fruit flowing easily over the well-integrated structure. Generous in feel, offering a lingering black tea note. Very suave.—J.M.