COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
1998
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery is a distinguished red wine from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate, with a history dating back to 1616, carries the motto 'Semper Ad Altum.' The current custodians, the Zuger family, have meticulously elevated the estate's quality since their acquisition in 1955, with consulting oenologist Michel Rolland. The wine's name is a nod to its historical lineage, including a connection to the family of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Its location in Margaux, adjacent to Château Margaux, places it within one of Bordeaux's most revered terroirs, known for producing elegant and perfumed wines.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€82
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's name honors historical owners, including the ancestor of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Fact 02
Its motto, 'Semper Ad Altum,' translates to 'Always striving higher.'
Fact 03
The Zuger family has significantly expanded and improved the estate since acquiring it in 1955.
Fact 04
It is classified as a Troisième Grand Cru Classé (Third Growth) from the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery begins with hand-harvested grapes, selected for optimal quality. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel tanks, employing native yeasts to capture the essence of the terroir. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 14 to 16 months in a high proportion of new French oak barrels, typically 80-100%. This extended oak aging contributes significantly to the wine's structure and complexity. The wine is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving its natural character and integrity.
