Château MALESCOT SAINT-EXUPERY 2022

Description

Yves Beck 94-96 points www.yvesbeck.wine

55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

Malescot se révèle avec une exceptionnelle subtilité. Le bouquet est complexe et crée le lien entre moult éléments, que ce soient des notes de poivre de Sichuan, d’eucalyptus, de tabac blond ou de fleurs ! Et bien d’autres… L’attaque est invitante de par sa sucrosité. Le vin dispose de tannins juteux et suaves et d’une acidité structurante qui confère de la fraîcheur jusqu’en finale. La fine amertume qui apparaît sur la finale ne fait que plussoyer l’expression aromatique et étirer la persistance. Un vin prometteur qui joue sur plusieurs tableaux en associant, la délicatesse, le tempérament, la puissance et le charme.  2028-205

Neal Martin 93-95 points www.vinous.com
The 2022 Malescot Saint Exupéry was picked from 19 September until 5 October, stopping over two weekends as it rained. Every parcel contributed fruit to the Grand Vin and there is 14.5% alcohol. Raised in 70% new oak with most of the malo done in barrel, it has a fragrant bouquet with red cherries, raspberry coulis, blueberry and violet scents. The palate has a well-defined entry with sour cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant and touches of marmalade. Not powerful, but harmonious with a silky texture, this is a precision-tooled Margaux that will give 20 to 30 years of drinking pleasure.

William Kelley 93-95 points www.erobertparker.com
Offering up aromas of rich blackberries, cassis, sweet spices, pencil shavings and creamy new oak, the 2022 Malescot St. Exupery is medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a broad attack that segues into a layered core of expressive fruit that’s framed by sweet, powdery tannins. A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot, this is one of the appellation’s most flamboyant wines, but it retains good balance and boasts a healthy pH of 3.65.

Antonio Galloni 92-94 points www.vinous.com
The 2022 Malescot Saint Exupéry is dense, powerful and voluptuous. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice and chocolate are all amplified. In 2022, Malescot is quite the extrovert. These days Malescot is not as classic as it used to be, but this is a good showing, even if the alcohol comes through a touch.

IntGeorgina Hindle 97 points  www.decanter.com
ensely perfumed and fragrant on the nose, supple and succulent, really quite juicy and highly acidic with both a dark blackcurrant and red cherry juiciness, tannins are nicely present, filling but with a great texture and this has a nice overall brightness and vibrancy that some don’t have. I really like this, feels elegant and nicely detailed, soft, really not trying too hard. Will be for easier drinking than some but nice. A yield of 30hl/ha. Harvest 19 September – 5 October. Ageing in French oak for 12- 14 months, 70% new.