The 2012 Malescot-St-Exupery Bordeaux Blend is a distinguished red wine from the esteemed Margaux region of Bordeaux, France. Known for its elegance and depth, this vintage has garnered consistent praise from various wine reviewers, achieving a notable consensus of high scores, predominantly around the 93-point mark.

Wine Spectator describes it as "distinctive," highlighting a "roasted alder streak" that weaves through an enticing blend of "crushed plum, blackberry, and black currant confiture flavors," enhanced by "bay, tobacco, and black tea accents." This review emphasizes the wine's "suave" nature, with a balance of fruit and terroir.

James Suckling extols the wine's "beautiful aromas and flavors of cassis, ripe black cherries, and raspberries," noting its full-bodied character and "silky tannins," concluding with a "long, fruity finish." He suggests the wine will be even better with a bit more aging.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate praises the 2012 Malescot as "another great wine in this vintage," citing its "tremendous level of black fruits, charcoal, and intense, medium to full-bodied mouthfeel" while applauding its "sensational purity" and "ripe tannins." Parker forecasts a promising maturity period extending to 2030 and beyond.

Kyle Luke from JJ Buckley awards the wine an impressive 95 points, appreciating its "plethora of complex aromas" and the harmonious integration of flavors and structure. He describes the wine as "already a pleasure to drink" yet suggests it will continue to evolve with additional cellaring.

Decanter notes the wine’s enticing freshness and generosity, while Jeff Leve comments on its "round, plush, lush and forward" character, particularly enjoying its "licorice, floral, and chocolate-covered cherry" profile.

Overall, the 2012 Malescot-St-Exupery presents a compelling and sophisticated expression of the Margaux terroir, worthy of its accolades and a fine choice for both immediate enjoyment and future cellaring.