Malescot Margaux 3eme Cru 2013

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malescot
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2013
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.8%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin / Wine Advocate: 88–90; James Suckling: 91–92; Wine Spectator: ~90; general aggregated score ~88–91

Tasting Note
Perfumed Margaux with red and black berry fruits, floral violet notes, cedar and subtle cocoa. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity, grainy tannins and a focused, earthy finish; refined rather than opulent.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, venison, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, braised beef with soy, mushroom hot pot.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; temperature‑controlled fermentation; aged 12–14 months in French oak barrels (majority new); bâtonnage on lees; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Château Malescot St.-Exupéry (28 ha) is a Classified 3ème Cru (1855) in Margaux. Long history with modernised winemaking and HVE environmental certification.