Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2024

James Suckling: "Aromas of violets, dark cherries and blueberries follow through to a medium-bodied palate with chewy tannins. Slightly angular, but there is a good center palate to hold the fruit. Structured, with a medium-long finish. 53% merlot, 40% cabernet sauvignon and 7% petit verdot. 50% new oak this year in contrast with 60% last year."

Weinwisser: "verführerisches Parfüm, reife Waldhimbeeren, parfümierter Pfeifentabak und Gewürznelken. Am sublimen Gaumen mit seidiger Textur, nerviger Rasse, engmaschigem, reifem Tanninkorsett, durchtrainiertem Körper. Im konzentrierten, straffen Finale Wildkirsche, dunkle Mineralik und feinmehlige Adstringenz."

Falstaff: "Dunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Verhalten, zarte Kirschfrucht, etwas Pflaumen, zart floral, kandierte Orangenzesten. Saftig, dunkle Beerenfrucht, zartwürzige Tannine, mineralisch im Abgang, frischer Nachhall, ein vielseitiger, delikater Speisenbegleiter."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown: "Deep garnet-purple colored. After some swirling, notes of strawberry and rhubarb pie slowly emerge, followed by hints of dried herbs, pencil lead, and tilled soil. The light to medium-bodied palate is delicate and refreshing with just enough tangy flavors and a lightly chewy texture, finishing with an herbal lift."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "Licorice, black cherries, smoke, and chocolate aromatics kick off the wine. On the palate, the wine is fresh, juicy, vibrant, and medium-bodied, with a touch of peppery, chocolate mint that rides along with the cherries, and currants in the finish. The wine is a blend of 53% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Petit Verdot. 13% ABV. The harvest took place October 1-October 15. Drink from 2028-2047."