2016 Malescot-St-Exupery Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JD 96 JL 95 WA 95 WE 94 DC 93 WS 93
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2019

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...
JD 96

jebdunnuck.com, February 2019

Talk about a gem in the vintage, I was blown away by the 2016 Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker on each of the three times I was able to taste it. This estate has been on an undeniable roll since the arrival of Marjolaine...
JL 95

TheWineCellarInsider.com, May 2017

Blackberry liqueur, boysenberry, espresso bean and dark chocolate over black cherry open up the nose. Fat, titillating, deep and lavish, this wine is ambrosial, powerful and mouth filling. The finish is fresh and packed...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

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...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, May 2019

(92–94) Barrel Sample. This estate is really improving. The wine in this vintage is full of fragrant fruit, with the tannins making a fine backdrop to the juiciness. It's going to be a fine medium-term wine.
DC 93

Decanter, October 2018

This has forward oak edging and attractively smoky fireside notes of ash and grilled sarments. The tannins are monolithic at this stage, and there's a lot to be impressed about in this wine, although it has closed down...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, March 2019

This opens slowly, showing a slight woodsy bent, with alder and mesquite notes leading off, but as it does the core of red currant, blackberry and plum fruit flavor fleshes out nicely, soaking up the woodsy element while...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Margaux
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Malescot-St-Exupery is a magnificent Bordeaux Blend from the Margaux region of France. With its deep garnet-purple color and enticing aromas, this wine is a true delight for the senses. On the nose, it opens up with notes of blackberry liqueur, boysenberry, espresso bean, and dark chocolate, followed by a burst of black cherry. These complex aromas create a captivating and alluring bouquet.

Once on the palate, this wine reveals its true character. It is fat, titillating, deep, and lavish, offering a mouth-filling experience that is simply divine. The richness and intensity of flavors are truly remarkable, with ripe, sweet, and juicy dark red fruits taking center stage. The finish is fresh and vibrant, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's exceptional quality.

Crafted from a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2016 Malescot-St-Exupery is a harmonious combination of grape varieties. It reached an alcohol content of 13.2% and has a pH of 3.72, showcasing the perfect balance achieved in this wine.

Renowned wine experts have showered this wine with praise. Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com awarded it an impressive score of 95, describing it as ambrosial, powerful, and mouth-filling. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave it a 95, highlighting its expressive fruit layers and great length and depth. James Suckling was captivated by its stunning qualities, giving it a score of 97 and declaring it a real stunner.

With its exceptional quality and the potential for aging, the 2016 Malescot-St-Exupery is a wine that will only continue to improve with time. It is recommended to hold off on opening a bottle until at least 2024 to fully appreciate its beauty. Whether enjoyed now or in the future, this wine is a true gem that deserves recognition and admiration.