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Château Malescot Saint Exupéry Margaux Troisième Grand Cru Classé 2006
Vintage Character
Château Malescot Saint Exupéry Margaux Troisième Grand Cru Classé 2006 is a Margaux third growth from a season of sharp reversals. July brought strong heat, August turned much cooler, and September rain made harvest decisions unusually consequential across the Left Bank. The estate waited into late September, seeking ripe fruit rather than picking solely to escape the weather. That context helps explain a wine combining generous dark-fruit expression with a more classical line of freshness and tannin. Its four-variety Bordeaux blend should be understood as the response to this particular season, not as a simple repetition of the preceding vintage.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Black fruit, floral lift and liquorice form the core of the aromatic profile, with chocolate and oak spice adding depth. A polished entry develops into a firmer centre, and the finish combines fruit richness with a savoury edge. The style suits roast duck, grilled beef with herbs or aubergine and mushroom gratin. Avoid making the accompanying sauce markedly sweet: the wine's dry structure is more comfortable with savoury flavours. Bottle age can bring the wood and fruit closer together, but a well-stored mature bottle should still be judged on its own freshness and balance.
Winery Background
The name links the estate with the Malescot and Saint-Exupéry families. Paul Zuger and his son Roger bought the property in 1955, beginning a long period of rebuilding its reputation. Jean-Luc Zuger was responsible during the 2006 vintage. The estate's gravelly Margaux setting and commitment to careful ripeness provide the foundation, while barrel maturation develops texture and spice. Its identity is therefore not only Margaux perfume: a substantial fruit core and a deliberate, structured finish are equally important to the wine.
Château Malescot Saint Exupéry Margaux Troisième Grand Cru Classé 2006 is a Margaux third growth from a season of sharp reversals. July brought strong heat, August turned much cooler, and September rain made harvest decisions unusually consequential across the Left Bank. The estate waited into late September, seeking ripe fruit rather than picking solely to escape the weather. That context helps explain a wine combining generous dark-fruit expression with a more classical line of freshness and tannin. Its four-variety Bordeaux blend should be understood as the response to this particular season, not as a simple repetition of the preceding vintage.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
Black fruit, floral lift and liquorice form the core of the aromatic profile, with chocolate and oak spice adding depth. A polished entry develops into a firmer centre, and the finish combines fruit richness with a savoury edge. The style suits roast duck, grilled beef with herbs or aubergine and mushroom gratin. Avoid making the accompanying sauce markedly sweet: the wine's dry structure is more comfortable with savoury flavours. Bottle age can bring the wood and fruit closer together, but a well-stored mature bottle should still be judged on its own freshness and balance.
Winery Background
The name links the estate with the Malescot and Saint-Exupéry families. Paul Zuger and his son Roger bought the property in 1955, beginning a long period of rebuilding its reputation. Jean-Luc Zuger was responsible during the 2006 vintage. The estate's gravelly Margaux setting and commitment to careful ripeness provide the foundation, while barrel maturation develops texture and spice. Its identity is therefore not only Margaux perfume: a substantial fruit core and a deliberate, structured finish are equally important to the wine.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryChâteau Malescot St. Exupéry
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
WinemakerJean-Luc Zuger
CountryFrance
Expert RatingRP 91+
RegionBordeaux
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionMargaux
Alcohol Level13
Classification (Ranking)3rd Growth
Format750ml
Prices
Wine Buff
Standard delivery within 3 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$522
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