Chateau Malescasse

A distinctive Merlot predominant blend from Château Malescasse - one of only 19 Cru Bourgeois Exceptional vineyards. The estate Château Malescasse was built in 1824 overlooking the commune of Lamarque, it is renowned for the quality of its wines and its superb terroir. Now owned by Vignobles Austruy, this producer is a wonderful example of the timeless, traditional virtues of the Haut-Médoc region. Situated between Margaux and Saint-Julien, the rolling gravel hillside vineyards give this wine its unique identity. The winemakers focus heavily on Merlot here, with a greater focus on the grape than other producers in the region. Each parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot is made individually before being blended. The wine's balance and elegance give it a distinctively Médoc style with plenty of character. The particularly warm winter, heavy rainfall of spring and sunny, dry summer of 2020 enabled the fruit for this wine to reach an intense ripeness, which come through in incredibly rich fruity notes. How does it taste? This wine has intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and raspberry with flavours of mocha. The balance between alcohol and acidity creates a silky tannic structure that pairs brilliantly with grilled beef or a leg of lamb.