Bruce Leboff

9.1

Nice dark fruit on the nose. A bit of tobacco as well. Smooth and well balanced with a long finish Not overly complex but a good sipper — 20 days ago

with David

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

2019 vintage. A tiny 2 hectares Haut-Médoc estate owned by Fabien Autet, chef de culture at Malescot St. Exupéry. A rare blend of 5 grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Carmenère. Another incredible Bordeaux under 15 euros! Very elegant, this is more about finesse than sheer power. Subtle nose with cherries, strawberries, and a distinctive floral touch. Medium-bodied, very fresh with juicy cherry and blackcurrant fruit, fine-grained tannin and a very good length. Amazingly cheap for this quality. Abv. 13,5%. And a Diam 10 cork without drying, praise the Lord! — a month ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.1

2018 vintage. Second wine of Cru Classé Malescot Saint-Exupéry. Charming nose with ripe black cherries, raspberry jam and some floral hints. This medium-bodied, fruit-driven Margaux is drinking well already with silky tannin and good length. Not very complex, but a very charming wine indeed. Abv. 14%. Good value at less than half the price of the Grand Vin, even if I would rate the less expensive La Tour de Bessan (tasted alongside) higher. — 4 years ago