Tasting Notes
Neal Martin 92-94
The 2025 Malescot St. Exupery was tasted on two occasions. The first bottle did not seem representative, the second at the chateau was better. This was picked from September 10 to 24 and matured in 45% new oak barrels. It offers vivacious, predominantly red berry fruit on the nose, wild strawberry and raspberry, nudging towards a Cotes de Nuits in some ways. Very pure and quite sensual. The palate is medium-bodied, with sappy red berry fruit and quite grippy tannins. Impressive depth and structure, a larger-framed Malescot St. Exupery with a tangible, sapid, black olive-tinged finish.
Anticipated maturity: 2032-2060
Antonio Galloni 93-95
The 2025 Malescot Saint Exupery is classic Malescot-dark, powerful and quite brooding. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, licorice, tobacco and dried herbs are delineated with serious concentration and pure, unbridled power. This backward, massively tannic Margaux is a wine for readers who can be patient.
Anticipated maturity: 2033-2045
