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2005 Ch Malescot St-Exupéry 3ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
06A5MASE _ 2005 - Ch Malescot St-Exupéry 3ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl
  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Malescot St Exupéry
  • Region Margaux
  • Drinking 2016 - 2035
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now

2005 - Ch Malescot St-Exupéry 3ème Cru Margaux - 12x75cl

  • Colour Red
  • Producer Château Malescot St Exupéry
  • Region Margaux
  • Drinking 2016 - 2035
  • Case size 12x75cl
  • Available Now
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Case price: £1,148.47 Duty Paid inc VAT
Equivalent Bottle Price: £95.70 Duty Paid inc VAT
Case price: £925.00 In Bond
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  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 90-92

    In 2005, it does not disappoint. Wine Spectator gave it an exceptional 95-100 points describingit as "a fabulous wine, with the finesse and class of a great Burgundy and the power and style of Bordeaux" and the "best ever from this château". Drink 2016-2035+.

  • Goedhuis, April 2006, Score: 90-92

    In 2005, it does not disappoint. Wine Spectator gave it an exceptional 95-100 points describingit as "a fabulous wine, with the finesse and class of a great Burgundy and the power and style of Bordeaux" and the "best ever from this château". Drink 2016-2035+.

  • Robert Parker, June 2105, Score: 96

    A beautiful wine, once again, from this property that has been on a superb qualitative roll for several decades. Dense ruby/purple with notes of graphite, background oak, youthful crème de cassis and blackberry fruit as well as a floral underpinning, it is medium to full-bodied, textured, rich and impressive. Still in a somewhat adolescent stage, it should hit full maturity in another 2-3 years and last at least two decades.

  • Robert Parker, April 2008, Score: 97

    This estate's finest effort - ever, the 2005 Malescot St.-Exupery should be sought out by readerslooking for intensity combined with superb richness, fascinating elegance, and a surreal concoction of blue and red fruits, a silky texture, and a delicate yet powerful wine that builds incrementally, never becoming overwrought. This dense purple-colored, medium to full-bodied tour de force in winemaking is already displaying remarkable complexity. It should only get better over the next decade, and will last through 2030. I would not be surprised to see this wine merit a few more points with additional aging. Drink: 2018 - 2030.

  • Robert Parker, April 2007, Score: 93-95

    While this extraordinary wine possesses superb elegance, richness, and intensity, it remains light on its feet, combining the delicacy of the appellation with significant power. A flamboyant, floral-scented nose revealing notions of truffles, black currants, charcoal, and spice is followed by a wine with gorgeous purity, fabulous intensity, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and undeniable complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2030.

  • Robert Parker, April 2006, Score: 93-95

    The 2005 is a prodigious effort from this estate, which, despite some dazzling wines over recent vintages, rarely receives the attention it deserves. This cuvee is off the charts in terms of richness, intensity, power, and overall elegance. A stunning black/purple color is accompanied by scents of graphite, blackberries, cassis, and minerals. Incredibly pure, beautifully textured, and medium to full-bodied with sweet tannin for a 2005, this compelling Margaux will be at its finest between 2010-2030+.

  • Jancis Robinson, April 2006, Score: 16.5

    Exceptionally dense colour right out to rim. Some oak on the nose. Very sweet start on the front palate and, while great attempts have been made to ensure the tannins are as supple as possible, the whole is a bit of a brutal assault on the palate at present. Aggressive acidity. Quite alcoholic. May please eventually but it needs quite a bit of time. Drink 2018-25.

  • Wine Spectator, April 2006, Score: 95-100

    Dark-colored, with showy aromas of ripe berries, currants and raspberries with hints of violets. Incredible nose. Full-bodied, with ultra-elegant tannins that go on and on. A fabulous wine, with the finesse and class of a great Burgundy and the power and style of Bordeaux. This is the best wine ever from here.

Producer

Château Malescot St Exupéry

Contrary to literary illusions, this château was not named after the author of the celebrated book, Le Petit Prince. It took its name from two owners, Simon Malescot and Comte Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Exupéry. Last year Johnny discovered that the château belonged to his English family in the early20th century making it a true Goedhuis selection.

Region

Margaux

Plump, silky and seductive are the words often used to describe wines from Margaux. Because of their style, they tend to be user friendly and more approachable when young. This is in part due to its terroir which is comprised of the thinnest soil as well as the highest proportion of chunky gravel in all of the Médoc. It drains well but also is it more susceptible to vintage variation. Margaux wines tend to have the highest proportions of Merlot within the core of the Médoc further adding to their ample roundness and openness. Margaux is home to the largest number of classified growths including its namesake first growth, Château Margaux, as well as third growths, Palmer and d'Issan.

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