Malescot Saint Exupery 2001

Margaux, Third Growth

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Tasting Notes

A very rich, oaky, vanillary, modern-style nose. Opulent with moderate definition. The palate is medium-bodied with high but not excessive extraction. Svelte, harmonious, just lacking a little delineation but a pure, cranberry and wild strawberry tinged finish. Excellent. Tasted October 2007.

Score: 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2008

Looks quite evolved at the rim. Grassy, fresh, certainly an expression of the vintage but a bit of a weedy one. For those who love acidity.

Score: 15 - 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2007-2011 06 November 2007

Given how splendid recent vintages have been, I expected a bit more from Malescot Saint-Exupery, clearly a property on the rebound over the last decade or so. The elegant 2001 is Margaux-like in its fragrant plum, cassis, and floral-scented nose. Medium-bodied, light, but pretty, it offers notes of red and black fruits, supple tannin, and a polished, straightforward finish. Drink it over the next 10-11 years.

Score: 88

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004-2015 01 June 2004

Ruby-red. Sexy aromas of red berries, tobacco, coffee and chocolatey oak. Fat and supple, with red berry and tarry oak flavors. Ripe and fleshy in the middle without being overly sweet. But not yet revealing its personality. Finishes with broad, slightly dry tannins. In an awkward stage today. (89+ Points)

Score: 89

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2004

A delicious red with blackberry and hints of dark chocolate. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a fresh finish. Balanced and refined. Best after 2005. 6,390 cases made.

Score: 88

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2005+ 31 March 2004