2001 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery 3eme Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Robert Parker 91

A very rich, oaky, vanillary, modern-style nose. Opulent with moderate definition. The palate is medium-bodied with high but not excessive extraction. Svelte, harmonious, just lacking a little delineation but a pure, cranberry and wild strawberry tinged finish. Excellent. Tasted October 2007. [Neal Martin, 10/01/2007]

Vinous 89+

Ruby-red. Sexy aromas of red berries, tobacco, coffee and chocolatey oak. Fat and supple, with red berry and tarry oak flavors. Ripe and fleshy in the middle without being overly sweet. But not yet revealing its personality. Finishes with broad, slightly dry tannins. In an awkward stage today. [Stephen Tanzer, 01/05/2004]