WEINWISSER: "Leuchtendes Gelb mit goldenem Schimmer. Warmes Birnen Mark dahinter Aprikosenkonfitüre und Orangenzesten sowie Mandarinenöl. Am Gaumen mit perfekt stützender Frische, dadurch sehr elegant. Der reife Extrakt ist perfekt eingebettet und endet in einem langen Crescendo. Grossartiger Sauterneswert dieses Jahr!"
WINESPECTATOR: "Very unctuous and ripe in feel, with creamed papaya, mango and pineapple flavors draped over notes of coconut, white ginger and acacia. Broad finish. The showy fruit makes this fun to drink now. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Drink now through 203. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."
WINE ENTHUSIAST: " Rich while also intensely structured, this wine is already showing a delicious, open character. The acidity shines through the wine's sweetness, giving lift to the decadent spiced fruit tones. Drink from 2023."
JANCIS ROBINSON: "Very strong botrytis aroma of orange and apricot. The palate is the same, gorgeously rich in apricot fruit. Chewy texture and all to play for but the intensity of flavours and the freshness promise a long future."
DECANTER: "An estate that is benefitting from great care and attention over the past few years, and there is lots of pleasure to be had here. It lacks just a little focus, as the acidity could be higher through the palate, but there is an intensity to the apricot, tinned peach and sage notes. Drinking Window 2019 - 2032"
JAMES SUCKLING: "Medium body, a sweet and dense palate and sliced apples, peaches and caramel on the finish. Bright acidity."
ANTONIO GALLONI: "The 2017 de Malle has a lighter bouquet than I expected, one that was missing some energy compared to its peers although it does seem to gain intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced, very energetic with pure botrytis fruit. This is a sophisticated second growth Sauternes with impressive clarity and detail on the finish. Excellent."
THE WINEADVOCATE: "The 2017 de Malle gives up lovely lemon mint and orange peel notes with wafts of musk perfume and lime leaves. Lively, pure, layered and refreshing in the mouth, it has bags of class and great length."
