Malescot Margaux 3eme Cru 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malescot
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 97; Vinous (A. Galloni) 93–96; Robert Parker (WA) 95; Wine Spectator 95; Decanter 93; Jancis Robinson 17/20; Wine Enthusiast 92–94

Tasting Note
Powerful, perfumed Margaux: blackcurrant, blackberry, pressed rose, cedar, graphite and licorice. Silky texture with firm, fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity and a long spiced, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, beef tenderloin, grilled ribeye, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, miso‑braised beef short ribs, soy‑glazed mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed; temperature‑controlled stainless steel fermentation, malolactic fermentation, aged 12–16 months in French oak barrels (≈70–80% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Malescot Saint‑Exupéry, an 1855 Troisième Cru in Margaux, family‑owned (Zuger family), ~28 ha on Pyrenean gravel soils; long heritage with modern winemaking upgrades.