2020 Chateau Malescasse Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Haut Medoc
"A Class Act" ~97 Decanter 97 Point "Very High Quality" Vintage ~Vinous "An Absolute Delight to Taste. This Is Elegance Personified" ~ VM Stéphane Derenoncourt is Wine Consultant Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine In the charming village of Lamarque, Chateau Malescasse shines as a standout in the Haut-Médoc. Nestled between Margaux and Saint-Julien, its vineyards flourish in the renowned gravelly soils of the region. What sets Chateau Malescasse apart is its unwavering dedication to Cabernet Sauvignon, a rarity among its clay-dominated counterparts. Recognized by the esteemed Cru Bourgeois Appellation, Chateau Malescasse proudly stands among the elite few, with only 14 out of the 300 châteaux holding the prestigious "Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel" distinction. Recognized as an AOC since 1935, the Médoc peninsula, home to many grands crus classés and crus bourgeois, bears witness to the rich tapestry of Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. Château Malescasse, awarded "Vignoble