La Dame de Malescot
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
Margaux, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
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.
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.
Jun 28th, 2022
Lean and super elegant. Reminds us of a burgundy with bigger tannins.
Lean and super elegant. Reminds us of a burgundy with bigger tannins.
1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2019
Fantastic second label from Château Malescot Saint-Éxupéry. It opened up beautifully after 30 minutes and really showed why the 2015s have been rated one of the best vintages. It has stronger notes of earth than other Margaux that I have tasted and on the palate there is a nice elegant balance of red and dark fruit, black tea, vanilla, hint of lavender, very velvety and silky on the finish. I personally would not hold this bottle for too long like I would many others, but it will continue improve with time. Cheers! 🍷
Fantastic second label from Château Malescot Saint-Éxupéry. It opened up beautifully after 30 minutes and really showed why the 2015s have been rated one of the best vintages. It has stronger notes of earth than other Margaux that I have tasted and on the palate there is a nice elegant balance of red and dark fruit, black tea, vanilla, hint of lavender, very velvety and silky on the finish. I personally would not hold this bottle for too long like I would many others, but it will continue improve with time. Cheers! 🍷
1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2019
Vintage 2011 / dark colour, beautiful smell, complex with vanilla, cedar, milkchocolate, laurel, stewed red fruit, refined taste with narrow spine. Still tannic but good with food after aeration. Partnered it with Uzbek Plov made from basmati rice, lambsmeat, spices and carrots. #margaux #Cabernetsauvignon #merlot #cabernetfranc
Vintage 2011 / dark colour, beautiful smell, complex with vanilla, cedar, milkchocolate, laurel, stewed red fruit, refined taste with narrow spine. Still tannic but good with food after aeration. Partnered it with Uzbek Plov made from basmati rice, lambsmeat, spices and carrots. #margaux #Cabernetsauvignon #merlot #cabernetfranc
1 person found it helpfulJul 20th, 2018
Pruney, figgy, then savory hints of charcoal & cedar. Ripe, floral, dirty; definitely #bordeaux. Killing it with teriyaki ribs.
Pruney, figgy, then savory hints of charcoal & cedar. Ripe, floral, dirty; definitely #bordeaux. Killing it with teriyaki ribs.
1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2015
Unlike it's big brother, the little sister is open and ready for business
Unlike it's big brother, the little sister is open and ready for business
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Excellent vintage which helps. Good balance between fruit, tannins and acidity. The first wine is 10x better though and not too much more expensive...
Excellent vintage which helps. Good balance between fruit, tannins and acidity. The first wine is 10x better though and not too much more expensive...
Sep 26th, 2022
Very interesting ( in positive way ) however not the best Margaux around that is for a certain.
Very interesting ( in positive way ) however not the best Margaux around that is for a certain.
Dec 18th, 2021
Well balanced but not particularly memorable.
Well balanced but not particularly memorable.
Nov 20th, 2020
Somehow this is a second wine. Bold dark fruit. Tannins integrating. Finish is forever. Malescot’s main event is even better, and this is an incredible starting point.
Somehow this is a second wine. Bold dark fruit. Tannins integrating. Finish is forever. Malescot’s main event is even better, and this is an incredible starting point.
Oct 14th, 2020