2011 Château Malescot-St-Exupéry

Description

92    James Suckling
“A wine that has a dense core of fruit, with blackberry and licorice character. Full body with velvety tannins and fresh finish. Balance and character are two words that come to mind for this wine. Better in 2018.” (2/2014)

92    James Molesworth for Wine Spectator
“A bit woodsy in feel now, with a youthfully raw edge, as singed sandalwood and alder notes liberally frame the core of dark cherry, plum and black currant fruit. This has length and drive, with a smoldering feel echoing. Should be among the top examples of the AOC in 2011 after it settles in fully.” (3/2014)

91    Decanter
“An attractive but evident swirl of smoke, that at 10 years old gives a welcome kick of sweetness. The fruit is a little soft through the mid palate, giving a burnished autumnal berry character. Good quality, plenty to enjoy. 75% new oak.” (2/2021)

90    Robert Parker for Wine Advocate
“This small estate (only 130,000 bottles were produced in 2011) has been on a qualitative tear for a number of years. A fragrant perfume of spring flowers, black raspberries, blueberries and cassis is followed by a wine with medium-bodied, juicy flavors, sweet tannin and a broad, generous mouthfeel. A terrific 2011, it should be at its peak in 2-4 years, and last for 15 or more. Bravo!” (4/2014)

90    Neal Martn for Vinous
“The 2011 Malescot St. Exupery offers a mixtures of red and black fruit, undergrowth, tobacco and graphite on the nose, moderate in complexity and well defined. It becomes more floral with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy tannins, fine acidity, a liberal sprinkling of white pepper with a slightly foursquare, conservative and slightly bretty finish.” (9/2021)