Malescot Margaux 3eme Cru 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Malescot
Label Name:
 
Margaux 3eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Margaux, Bordeaux.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
49% Merlot, 44% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 95–97 pts; Vinous 95; James Suckling 97; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Spectator 92

Tasting Note
Deep purple; aromas of black and red currants, black cherry, violet, licorice, clove and tilled soil. Medium‑full palate with mouth‑coating dark fruit, firm grainy tannins, balanced acidity and long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or onglet, beef stew, mushroom risotto, duck confit. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, braised Korean short ribs, richer Cantonese or Sichuan dishes (moderate spice).

Production Method
Fermented in temperature‑controlled vats and matured in French oak barrels (~18 months; c.70% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Malescot St‑Exupéry is a classified 3ème Cru (1855) Margaux estate, known for refined, Merlot‑forward blends and consistent quality under family/winery direction.