Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 2000

$174.00
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SKU
3690-2000

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• Domaine: Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry
• Appellation: Margaux
• Classification: Third Growth, 3ème Grand Cru Classé
• Origin: Left Bank, Bordeaux, France

The motto for Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry is written on the label of every bottle in elegant, Latin script. It consists of the simple phrase, “Semper Ad Altum,” meaning “Always striving higher.”  This is absolutely the case for this well thought-of Margaux property.  The viticultural team, now helmed by the brilliant and forward-thinking oenologist, Michel Rolland, consistently strives for excellence – setting the bar higher with each passing vintage.  The wines of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry have consistently scored in the 90 points and above range for several decades. It is clear this estate is one of the most consistent jewels of Margaux.

Origins of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry date all the way back to 1616 when the Escousses family owned it.  The Escousses family were notaries to King Louis XIV and in 1697, the property was sold to the King’s Attorney General, Simon Malescot.  The estate owes its namesake both to Simon Malescot and Jean Baptiste de Saint-Exupéry.  Interestingly enough, Jean Baptiste was the great grandfather of the famed novelist Antoine de Saint Exupéry, the author of the famed novella, Le Petit Prince.  Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry was acquired by Monsieur Boissac who implemented a gravity flow device in the winery, which was very forward thinking at the time.  Eventually it was acquired by the Zuger family, who revitalized it and still run the estate today.  The passionate, hip, and energetic Jean Luc Zuger is currently at the helm of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry.  He enlisted the help of Michel Rolland, and together they have taken the wines of this Third Growth producer to new heights.

Michel Rolland and Jean Luc Zuger both implement natural yeasts to the winemaking process.  They believe using designer yeasts strips the wine of the essential terroir that makes it so unique.  They use a variety of fermentation vessels, including glass ones to ensure the freshness and ripe fruit qualities in their wines.  During poorer vintages, the winemaking team at Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry uses advanced winemaking technology like reverse osmosis devices to increase concentration of the wines.  Their wines usually consist of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc.  Creating terroir-driven wines is the ultimate goal at Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry and  the terroir there is enviable, to say the least.  The gravel soils with bits of chalk, clay and iron prove to be the perfect home for the 45-hectares of vines.

It is an interesting coincidence that Antoine de Saint Exupéry, the author of Le Petit Prince, is connected to the history of Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry.  Le Petit Prince is about a pilot who crash lands in the desert and has an encounter with a young Prince from another planet.  The Prince is in love with a Rose and tends to her devotedly.  One of the more famous quotes from Le Petit Prince is, “You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed.” It is readily apparent that Jean Luc Zuger, Michelle Rolland and the rest of the team at Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry share this philosophy.  

Tasting Notes

"This estate, which has continued to impress me in recent years, hit a home run in 2000. Showing slightly better than I rated it previously, this wine is deep bluish/purple with some lightening at the edge, and its floral nose displays notes of melted licorice, crushed rock, blueberries and black raspberries. A wine of extraordinary balance, equilibrium, and purity, with supple tannins, this medium to full-bodied, concentrated effort is already compelling and has hit its window of full maturity, where it should stay for another 15-20 years." - Robert Parker Jr., The Wine Advocate (6/28/2010, Issue 189), Ratings: 95, Drink Date: 2010-2030

"A cut above most of these wines in quality, but also in price too usually. Very deep colour with lift and toasty oak. Very seductive blend of ripeness and a tantalising sense of much left in reserve. 17.5/20" - Jancis Robinson, Ratings: 17.5/20

 


More Information
Stock Status Out of Stock
Appellation Margaux
Vintage 2000
Brand Chateau Malescot St Exupery
Shipping Weight 3.000000

 

Margaux is well known for its prime location in the Haut-Médoc subregion on the Left Bank along the Gironde estuary, which provides a temperate maritime climate and ideal conditions for grape cultivation. The cultivation of vines and wine production in Margaux can be traced back to Roman times. However, during the Middle Ages, the wine industry in Bordeaux began to take shape, and centuries later, Margaux continued to build its reputation as a premier wine appellation throughout the 20th century. 

Margaux is known for its diverse and complex terroir, with gravelly, sandy, and clay-rich soils. The gravelly soils provide excellent drainage and heat retention, particularly favorable for the ripening of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, the primary grape variety grown in Margaux.

Margaux is celebrated for producing elegant and refined red wines. These wines are often described as having a delicate and perfumed character, with aromas of blackcurrant, violets, and other red and black fruits. They are known for their balance, finesse, and exceptional aging potential.

The appellation gained international recognition for producing some of the world's finest wines. Its namesake champion, Château Margaux, was named in 1855 as one of the original First Growths (Premiers Crus). In addition, Margaux is home to these classified estates: Château Palmer, Château Rauzan-Ségla, Château Rauzan-Gassies, Château Durfort-Vivens, Château Lascombes, Château Brane-CantenacChâteau Giscours, Château Kirwan, Château d'Issan, Château Malescot St.-Exupery, Château Cantenac Brown, Château Desmirail, Château Ferriere, Château Marquis d'Alesme, Château Boyd-Cantenac, Château Prieuré-Lichine, Château Marquis de Terme, Château Dauzac.

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