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Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 1987 – Margaux, Grand Cru Classé

The Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 1987, hailing from the prestigious Margaux appellation and ranked as a Third Growth in the historic 1855 Classification, embodies the elegance and refinement characteristic of Bordeaux’s Left Bank. Nestled in the heart of Margaux’s gravelly-sandy terroir, the estate boasts a rich viticultural heritage dating back to the 17th century. Its name pays tribute to a former owner and the family of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, famed author of The Little Prince.

The 1987 vintage, though shaped by a challenging growing season, showcases the estate’s expertise and precision. The wine displays a garnet hue with light bricking on the rim, signaling graceful maturity. The bouquet is subtle and evolved, offering tertiary aromas of leather, forest floor, and truffle, mingled with notes of dried red fruits, blond tobacco, and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is supple and refined, revealing a silky texture, balanced acidity, and well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and elegant, expressing the finesse so emblematic of classic Margaux.

Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 1987 is a soulful expression of Bordeaux’s traditional style—an evocative, collectible wine that will delight those who appreciate nuance, history, and understated complexity in a mature bottle.

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