Malescot Saint Exupery 2010

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

A wine with beautiful strawberry and chocolate with hints of pie crust. It's full-bodied with super integrated tannins and a long, long finish. Needs at least four to five years to really come together but so wonderful. Not the amazing 2009 but clearly outstanding.

Score: 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2017+ 04 February 2013

Gorgeous, flowery, classic Margaux once again, the 2010 Malescot St.-Exupery continues to show virtually no toasty oak, given the impeccable balance and full-bodied, full-throttle style it possesses. Black raspberries, crème de cassis and spring floral notes intermixed with forest floor and a hint of charcoal are followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied wine whose tannins have become much sweeter, while the wine is less restrained yet still exuberant and impressive. This is a phenomenal example once again for this estate, harmonious in every sense of style, extraordinarily long, rich and ageworthy. Three to four years of bottle age will do wonders to make it more accessible, but this wine is set for 25-30 years of longevity.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2043 01 February 2013

2010: This estate, which has been on a qualitative crescendo for over ten years, has made a prodigious 2010 that ranks alongside their 2009, 2005 and 2000. A gorgeous fragrance of spring flowers, cedarwood, black and red currants and hints of spice box and subtle oak is followed by a generously endowed, full-bodied, opulent wine with layers of concentration, a restrained yet exuberant personality, superb fruit purity and a long finish. There is plenty of tannin, no doubt elevated alcohol and wonderful freshness as well as delicacy. This beauty should drink well for 25 or more years.

Score: 94 - 96

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 04 May 2011

On the herbaceous side but not giving much on the nose. Medium bodied and dry. Not bad but not a standout in this vintage where Margaux shines.

Score: 16

Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2026 10 April 2012

Very ripe nose. Strong black cherry fruit with liquorice and plenty of punch. Very smooth with grainy tannins - a powerful mouthful that impresses with its scale and scope.

Score: 93 - 95

Albany Vintners, - 27 April 2011

The Malescot Saint-Exupery has a very well defined nose, very precise with good mineralité. Blackberry, cedar, graphite and limestone, great focus and aromatic 'bravura'. The palate has a ripe, fleshy entry, quite noticeable new oak but there is sufficient fruit to support it. Seamless texture with dark cherries, blackcurrant, a touch of graphite and cedar towards the finish that is more 'classic' in style than the entry. This has great potential and could turn out to be better than the 2009. Tasted April 2011. (93-95+ Points)

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 19 April 2011

Sweet and creamy. Then a bit too sweet. A bit forced and very painful acidity on the finish. Bit of a caricature. Aggressively astringent finish.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2028 18 April 2011

Striking fragrance of cassis-Cabernet fruit with a hint of greenness that adds lift, very good extraction and florality beginning to emerge, will show fascinating complexity over time.

Score: 17 - 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2030 01 April 2011

Fresh and lively, with lots of prominent but silky tannins carrying the mouthwatering plum, red currant and black cherry fruit. Rock-solid, with great buried acidity and a long, vivid finish.

Score: 93 - 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011