#2000 #ChateauMalescot #StExupery #GrandCruClasse 50% #CabernetSauvignon 35% #Merlot 10% #CabernetFranc 5% #PetitVerdot this 3rd Growth #Margaux is full of ripe Fruit... tart Raspberry, Cranberry, Blackberries, Blackcurrant, strong Salinity, Earthy & Savory, Strong Green Bell Pepper backbone, Sage, Thyme, Woodsey, Mocha & hint of Vanilla, Clove Spice & Cinnamon, Cologne... A Masculine wine, sexy & full of life still...! A perfect #Valentines treat❤️ Bottoms up! #Cheers 🍷👍👏👏 — 11 years ago
Dry sauv blanc nose, slight fruit finish — 12 years ago
Perfect at 35K feet. Huge vanilla caramel custard favor. — 11 years ago
Decanted because last time we opened '07 it was a snoozer. This time the acidity was paired with red fruit, an enticing sourness and a strong finish. Tannins provided a hint of backbone, nothing to stop this from being a wine you couldn't drink on its own. — 12 years ago
Steven Mirassou's Bordeaux blend has some of the best qualities of 2011: lifted, aromatic, varietal character and a backbone of acidity and minerality that will age for 20+. — 11 years ago
Very easy drinking and smooth on the palate. — 11 years ago
Cheapie from a good maker & a great region - went very well with eye fillet and chips at the Kingscliff Beach Hotel — 11 years ago
Dried red fruits, crushed red plums, dusty tannins, on the leaner side with solid acid backbone. Great food wine — 13 years ago
Vijay Parikh
This 2000 vintage bottle needs four hours to open up. Well balanced with black and red fruits acid forming nice backbone and a medium finish . Great value! — 11 years ago