The 2022 Château Malescot St. Exupéry is a Third Growth (Troisième Cru) from Margaux that critics describe as one of the appellation’s most “flamboyant” and “exuberant” wines in this vintage. It successfully managed the intense 2022 heat to produce a wine that balances massive concentration with a refreshing, mineral-driven finish
- Aging: Matured for 12–14 months in French oak barrels, approximately 70% of which were new.
- Nose: Intensely aromatic with layers of blackcurrant, blackberry, and black raspberry, interwoven with notes of espresso, dark chocolate, and violets.
- Palate: Full-bodied and “lush” with velvety, powdery tannins. It displays deep blue fruit undertones and a surprising touch of spearmint or “sea-shell” freshness.
- Finish: Noted for being long and linear with a distinctive saline or graphite edge.
- Drinking Window: Best enjoyed from 2027 through 2050.
