{"product_id":"chateau-malescot-st-exupery-2018","title":"Château Malescot St.-Exupery 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Malescot St.-Exupéry 2018 is a refined and deeply expressive Margaux, combining classic château elegance with impressive modern depth and sensuality. Built on a core of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and supporting Bordeaux varieties adding richness and lift, it captures the appellation’s signature balance of power and grace in a beautifully drinkable young wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep, inviting colour that hints at its concentration and structure. The nose unfolds with blackcurrant, violet, dark cherry, graphite, and cedar, followed by nuances of mocha, tobacco, dark chocolate, dried roses, and lavender with air.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is dense yet velvety, with ripe, fine-grained tannins and a juicy, dark-fruited core. It finishes long, cool, and mineral, with enough freshness and precision to suggest excellent aging potential over the next decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from the classic gravel soils around Margaux village, where Cabernet Sauvignon thrives and brings structure, aromatic clarity, and age-worthy tension. Harvested parcel by parcel and vinified in stainless steel with an extended maceration, the wine is then matured for around 16 months in French oak, with up to 80% new barrels, to build complexity while preserving finesse and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a natural match for roasted lamb, beef tenderloin, duck breast, game birds, or mushroom-based dishes with earthy richness. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young to let the aromatics open and the texture become even more polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChâteau Malescot St.-Exupéry is one of Margaux’s most respected estates, known for producing wines that express both the class of the appellation and a more contemporary sense of depth and immediacy. With a strong reputation for precision and finesse, the château continues to stand out for wines that deliver richness, structure, and elegance in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Malescot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251985240401,"sku":"FW-1152","price":107.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/chateau-malescot-st-exupery-2018-0.png?v=1784104337","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/chateau-malescot-st-exupery-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}