{"title":"Château Malescot St. Exupéry","description":"The 23.5 hectares of vineyards at Château Malescot St. Exupéry are situated on a terroir of gravel, limestone, and clay soils with iron deposits on gentle slopes. The vines are planted with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. On average, the vines are 35 years old. The vineyards are planted at a density of 10,000 vines per hectare. The château is located in the small village of Margaux, directly on the D2 motorway, just a stone\u0026#39;s throw from Rauzan Segla. Parts of the vineyard border the vineyards of Château Margaux. The winemaking process for Château Malescot St. Exupéry takes place in a combination of 22 temperature-controlled concrete vats and stainless steel tanks. These are divided into 6 concrete vats and 16 stainless steel tanks, ranging in size from 80 to 160 hectoliters. Malolactic fermentation takes place either in the tank, vat, barrel, or a combination of these vessels. Concentrators or reverse osmosis systems, as well as lees extraction from the vats, can be used to increase the wine\u0026#39;s concentration. According to Jean-Luc Zuger, these decisions depend on the vintage. Château Malescot St. Exupéry wine is aged for 14 to 16 months before bottling in a combination of 80% and 100% new French oak barrels. There is a second wine, La Dame de Malescot. On average, production is around 9,000 cases per year. The best vintages are: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2000, 1961, and 1959. It\u0026#39;s certainly possible that older vintages are worth a try. However, not much was produced in those years, and they will be difficult to find today.","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-malescot-3eme-grand-cru-margaux","title":"Château Malescot 3ème Grand Cru Margaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Malescot St. Exupéry is one of the classic Margaux estates that Bordeaux wine drinkers should know: a 3ème Grand Cru Classé with roots in the 17th century, now owned by the Zuger family. The Margaux appellation is known for Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines of particular elegance—fine tannin structure and a depth shaped by the gravelly subsoil of the left bank of the Garonne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The 2018 vintage displays a dark ruby ​​red color with violet highlights. The nose offers aromas of black cherry, plum, and licorice, underpinned by mocha notes and dark spice. On the palate, it presents powerful yet ripe tannins, a fresh acidity as its backbone, and a long, juicy finish with a hint of smoke. This wine needs air—at least two hours in a decanter will noticeably open it up. Wine Spectator rates the vintage at \u003cstrong\u003e93–96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Drinking window: decant now or from 2026 without. \u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature 17–18 °C.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with braised lamb shoulder, entrecôte with herb butter or mature Comté cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Malescot St. Exupery","offers":[{"title":"2018","offer_id":52694958735696,"sku":"V04268","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2019","offer_id":53093128470864,"sku":"V04268-2019","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_ch_c_ateau_malescot__c_ame_grand_cru_margaux_1.webp?v=1771238229"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/collections\/chateau-malescot-st-exupery.oembed","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}