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Malescot Saint Exupery 2012

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

Another great wine in this vintage, the 2012 Malescot offers up tremendous level of black fruits, charcoal and intense, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, sensational purity, low acidity and ripe tannins. It is full-bodied, stunning, multidimensional, and a compelling example of this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2030+.

Score: 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2030 01 April 2015

This wine offers attractive floral notes intermixed with notions of lavender, black currants, black cherries, smoke and earth. It is another successful effort from an estate that has been consistently producing exceptional wines in all the finest vintages over the last 15-20 years. An attractive, seductive, dense ruby/purple-hued, medium-bodied 2012, it finishes with some shortness, but everything leading up to the finish is impressive. Like most of these 2012s that possess a certain forward appeal, it should drink well for 12-15 years.

Score: 89 - 92

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 26 April 2013

This is distinctive, with a roasted alder streak running through an enticing core of crushed plum, blackberry and black currant confiture flavors. Long and velvety on the finish, with bay, tobacco and black tea accents checking in. This is suave, with fruit and ter- roir in spades, particularly for the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2025.

Score: 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2017-2025 15 January 2015

Quite vibrant, with a racy core of dark raspberry, currant and boysenberry fruit that drives along a solid graphite spine. The long, alluring finish stretches out impressively. A very strong showing.

Score: 93 - 96

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013

Very dense looking. Really interesting nose - draws you in. Cool finish. Pretty snazzy really. Nothing overdone. Great balance. Racy finish. Hint of foxgloves and masses of still unformed fruit. This should be interesting to follow.

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2035 22 April 2013

This is soft and pretty with currant and berry character and hints of wet earth. Full body, with fine tannins and a fresh and lively finish. Refined and beautiful. Juicy and long. Sweet fruit in the center palate.

Score: 92 - 93

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013