Chateau malescotst exupery 1985, red wine from france. This estates finest effort ever, the 2005 malescot st. During the 1980s and early 90s this was a reliable if somewhat unexciting margaux, but reasonably priced. Smoke, tobacco, incense and new leather lead to a host of dark redblackfleshed fruits in a supple, deeply expressive margaux. He became a laureate of several of frances highest literary awards and also won the united states national book award. The vineyards are planted with 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot, at a. Chateau malescot saint exupery adjoins part of chateau margauxs vineyard. The 2015 malescot st exupery has an intriguing and complex bouquet with oyster shells and seaweed infusing the intense black fruit. Its always shown such fabulous complexity and balance regardless of when i first tasted it in the barrel, and now in the bottle. Stores and prices for 1984 chateau malescotstexupery, margaux prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
The vineyards are planted with 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 10% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot, at a density of 10,000 vines. I have found over the years that if i find a particular book that resonates with me or speaks to me, i seek to acquire other editions of that book such is the case in saint exupery s the little prince. Chateau malescot saint exupery margaux price and rating. On one star, one planet, my planet, the earth, there was a little prince to be comforted. Price chateau malescot saintexupery 1974 margaux bordeaux red. Exupery is one of the few wines that feels reduced on the nose despite rigorous aeration. The wine produced here was classified as one of fourteen troisiemes crus third growths in the historic bordeaux wine official classification of 1855. Stores and prices for 1985 chateau malescotstexupery, margaux prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. The pair researched the land to find the best soils upon which to plant their vines and it wasnt until 2002 that any wines were released from hentley farm as the owners were perfecting the vineyards.
The 2016 malescot st exupery has an opulent, lavish and pure bouquet with billowing black cherry and blueberry fruit, a touch of mint and graphite emerging with time. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Book 2 editions published in 2012 in french and held by 18 worldcat member libraries. In 1697, simon malescot, the attorney general of king louis xiv, purchased the estate and affixed his name to the property. Aug 31, 2011 every facet of saintexuperys short and dramatic life is covered in this fascinating biography.
Exclusive wine selections by robert parker wine advocate. In 1940, nearly a quarter century of bolshevism and almost as many years of fascism had accustomed the world to the existence of the political refugee, and when the francegerman armistice was signed in june it seemed a natural thing that frenchmen should fly their country. Chateau malescot saint exupery bordeaux france wine. Price chateau malescot saintexupery 1959 margaux bordeaux red. I always wanted to read his biography since i read the little prince 40 years ago and a had a poster of if in my bedroom. The 2014 malescot saint exupery is deep, fleshy and very nicely textured in the glass. Chateau margaux great wines, grand cru and rare vintages. As a child, i loved the little prince, and as a teenager i revisited it and saw it as the wonderful imaginative creation it is. Unfortunately, i wasnt able to taste the 2015 for this. In 1697 the land and chateau was sold by the louise ecoisses to simon malescot, kings counsel to louis xiv at the parliament of bordeaux.
It is certainly well defined with nicely integrated new oak. I should add that i have done much more than tasted it in recent months. Exupery is in the margaux appellation and is a third growth estate. Antoine saintexupery the greatest literature of all time.
Saintexupery was a successful commercial pilot before world. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Exupery is a winery in the margaux appellation of the bordeaux region of france. The wine cellar curate resorts world sentosa, singapore. The chateau dates its history to the late 17th century, when it was acquired by simon malescot. Chateau malescot st exupery, margaux, 2000 globalwinescore. All 1960 1970 1977 1983 1989 1996 2002 2008 2014 1906 1961 1972 1978 1984 1990. Home by farr chateau clinet chateau malescot saint exupery hentley farm. After nearly 30 years of unflagging hard, painstaking work, malescot has regained its. We are not slowing down and are delighted to offer our usual, next working day delivery and excellent customer service.
It was nevetheless less good than another 3rd growth margaux that followed. Bordeaux wine official classification of 1855 wikipedia. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Barossa valley based hentley farm wines was founded by keith and alison hentschke who acquired the land and property in the 1990s. The name of this property is taken from two former owners. Chateaux malescot st exupery is a 3eme cru classe, located in the appellation of margaux. Explore the wine range of chateau malescot st exupery. He is best remembered for his novella the little prince and for his lyrical aviation writings, including wind, sand and stars and night flight. This margaux wine has received good scores from various critics. Of what moment now was my hammer, my bolt, or thirst, or death. Paul and roger zuger bought the estate, which then consisted of only 7 hectares 17 acres of vineyards, on the 1st june 1955.
Stores and prices for 1985 chateau malescot st exupery, margaux prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Later, i read the book to my children, and though i knew a little about saintexupery, my interest in him grew, and i bought this book to learn more. Over the years its reputation slipped and the estate became dilapidated and rundown. Quality has taken a significant step up in recent vintages and the price has risen but not excessively so. I have found over the years that if i find a particular book that resonates with me or speaks to me, i seek to acquire other editions of that book such is the case in saintexuperys the little prince. Comprare chateau malescot saint exupery 2012 prezzi e opinioni.
Stores and prices for chateau malescot st exupery, margaux prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Paul zuger and his son, rojer, purchased the chateau, located in the middle of the town of margaux, in june 1955. There is a lot of personality in this malescot, real terroir expression on the finish and it has a very promising future. If there was such a thing as a prize for a first biography, i would nominate this book. The soil in the vineyard consists of pyrenean gravel. Although it is very small in size, it more than makes up for what one may thinks is lacking. Troisieme grand cru classe in 1855 a bordeaux blend, at its most basic, is any combination of those grape varieties typically used to make the red wines of bordeaux. Explore the wine range of chateau malescot st exupery berry. This was also tasted blind and everyone appreciated its finesse and drinkablity after the malescot. Another work on the pilots life, terre des hommes 1939, translated as wind, sand and stars won frances grand prix du roman and the u. Hentley farm chateau malescot saint exupery chateau. In 1955 malescotstexupery was purchased by the zuger family who invested heavily in the estate, and it is now one of t. Chateau malescot saint exupery bordeaux france wine owners.
Layers of fruit continue to build through to the creamy, inviting finish. Exupery is a vineyard of 45 hectares including 30 hectares of vineyards, located in margaux gironde. Saint exupery visited paraguay a few times, although it was not his regular route in aeroposta argentinaaeropostale. Find the price, rating and availability of chateau malescot saint exupery margaux.
Malescot and saint exupery, the grandfather of the famous aviatorwriter. In margaux appellation, it is ranked third vintage in the official classification of bordeaux wines of 1855. Jan 16, 2015 description of the chateau malescot saintexupery 1999 vintage. This is stacy schiffs first book, but she writes with all the skill, assurance and mastery of an old literary hand. Stores and prices for 1984 chateau malescotstexupery, margaux prices, stores. Troisieme grand cru classe in 1855 critics have scored this wine 87 points. The original story laviateur upon which the translation was based was saintexuperys first published work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Exupery should be sought out by readers looking for intensity combined with superb richness, fascinating elegance, and a surreal concoction of blue and red fruits, a silky texture, and a delicate yet powerful wine that builds incrementally, never becoming overwrought. Chateau malescot saint exupery produce chateau malescot saint exupery 2012 63.
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