Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry – Margaux – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml
£522.95
A quintessential Margaux. This Third Growth Grand Cru Classé embodies the finesse of the Médoc. A wine of rare complexity, built for the cellar but already showing luxurious, velvety elegance.
Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry – Margaux – Red – 2016 – 3000 ml:
The esteemed Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry, a Third Growth Grand Cru Classé from the 1855 Classification, is the epitome of Margaux’s elegance and heritage. Sourced from historic gravel terroir, this Grand Vin is a wine of profound finesse and structure, destined for the discerning collector and built for long-term maturation.
Tasting Profile: Elegance and Finesse
This Margaux offers a rich and beautifully complex aromatic bouquet. Key notes include:
- Primary Notes: Deep blackcurrant, dark cherry, and the classic Margaux signature of violet.
- Aged Notes: Refined cedar, tobacco leaf, and developing notes of truffle and woodland floor.
- Mouthfeel: The palate is luxurious and velvety, framed by silky, polished tannins. The finish is exceptionally long and carries the wine’s characteristic masterful elegance.
Food Pairing & Serving
For optimal enjoyment, we strongly advise decanting this wine for a minimum of two hours. Serve at a cellar temperature of 17°C.
The perfect partners for this classic claret are:
- Traditional Sunday Roast Beef or Beef Wellington.
- Slow-cooked Lamb Shoulder with Rosemary and Garlic.
- Mature hard cheeses, such as an aged Cheddar or Comté.
Margaux 2016
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| Domain | Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Color | RED |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Format | 3000 ml |
| Packing | 06 |




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