Chateau Malescot Saint Exupery 2004

JAMES SUCKLING: "This is rich and decadent with truffles and blackberries on the nose that follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a polished, pretty finish. Delicious now but will but better in a year or two."

WEINWISSER: "Tiefdunkles Granat, lila Reflexe. Recht feines, delikates Bouquet, Maulbeeren, Früchteteenoten, zart parfümiert. Im Gaumen recht fein, sanft dropsiger Fruchtanflug, fein körniges Extrakt, gewisse Härte, auch eine sanfte Trockenheit in den Gerbstoffen zeigend, später also recht viel Flaschenreife brauchend."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Developed nose of truffle, tobacco, cigar box, licorice and blackberry get you going. On the palate, the wine is soft, polished, sweet and fresh, ending with fresh sweet, earthy black cherries. You can truly enjoy this wine today."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Although one of the appellation’s more tannic 2004s, the tannin is beautifully balanced by sweet black currant fruit, spring flower, camphor, and licorice notes. This impeccably well-made, medium-bodied Margaux reveals a lovely integration of acidity, tannin, and wood. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age, and drink it over the following two decades. This estate appears to be performing at a high quality level over recent vintages."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Interesting aromas of dried flowers and currant on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a round, caressing finish. Very balanced and stylish. Best after 2011. 9,625 cases made."