An amazing success in this vintage, the dark ruby/purple-hued 2008 reveals its noble terroir in its complex aromatics of spring flowers and burning embers/charcoal. A medium to full-bodied mouthfeel displaying no hard edges and a seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol and wood result in an approachable, already evolved wine that can be drunk now or cellared for 15+ years.93 points from Robert Parker, The Wine AdvocateWinery Notes:The 23.5 hectare vineyards of Chateau Malescot St. Exupery are situated on a terroir of gravel, chalk and clay soils with iron deposits on gentle, slopes. The vines are planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon , 35% Merlot , 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot . On average, the vines are 35 years of age. The vineyards is planted to a vine density of 10,000 vines per hectare. The chateau is located in the small, village of Margaux, just a stones throw from Rauzan Segla . Portions of the vineyard abut the vines of Chateau Margaux.
