The 2022 Malescot-St-Exupery is a Bordeaux blend from the prestigious Margaux region in France. This red wine, produced by Malescot-St-Exupery, has garnered high praise from several esteemed wine critics.
Jeb Dunnuck lauds the 2022 vintage as a "gorgeous" and "brilliant wine in the making," awarding it an impressive score of 96. He highlights its "rich, powerful bouquet of ripe black fruits, melted chocolate, smoked tobacco, and spice," and notes its "layered, opulent mouthfeel" and "great finish."
James Suckling is equally impressed, giving it a score of 97 and describing it as "classy" with "integrated tannins" and a "long and linear finish." He emphasizes the wine's "blackcurrant and blueberry character" with "cedar and sandalwood undertones." Suckling suggests that it will be a joy to taste after 2029.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awards the wine a score of up to 95, commending its "rich blackberries, cassis, sweet spices, pencil shavings, and creamy new oak" aromas. The Advocate describes it as "rich and fleshy," with a "layered core of expressive fruit" and "sweet, powdery tannins."
Wine Spectator is enthusiastic, calling the wine a "flat-out stunner" and giving it a score of 96. They highlight its "waves of blackberry, black currant and plum" and the "long tug of warm humus" with an "alder smoke accent."
Decanter notes its "intensely perfumed and fragrant" quality, giving it a score of 94. The review mentions its "juicy and highly acidic" profile with "dark blackcurrant and red cherry juiciness."
The 2022 Malescot-St-Exupery, with its blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, is noted for its balance, elegance, and potential longevity, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.