Rated higher than similar wines at this price point
Winery | Château Malescot St. Exupery |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Region | Margaux |
Wine style | Bordeaux Margaux |
Alcohol content | 14% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Notes of graphite, black currant liqueur, incense and camphor make for a complex and intensely penetrating set of aromatics. Dark ruby/purple, medium to full-bodied, with superb concentration and moderate tannin, this wine is a beauty of finesse and substance. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Bordeaux Margaux wines tend to be deep ruby in color, perfumed and floral, particularly with notes of violets and lilacs, and soft, silky tannins.
Typically less powerful than wines from other Bordeaux subregions, Margaux wines tend to be refined and elegant.
Margaux is the furthest south appellation in the Médoc on Bordeaux's Left Bank and boasts many soil types, including limestone, chalk, cla...
