Chateau Malescasse La Closerie de Malescasse Haut-Médoc 2019 / 13.5% / 0.75 L
- This is the estate's second wine, made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, showcasing the elegance of the Haut-Médoc terroir in a more approachable style. Juicy, with aromas of dark fruits and a hint of spice, it combines freshness with smo
Product description
Château Malescasse is a winery in the Haut-Médoc region of Bordeaux, located between the Margaux and Saint-Julien appellations, near the town of Lamarque.Since 2012, it has been part of the Vignobles Austruy group , which has carried out a thorough revitalization of the vineyards, modernized the cellars and infrastructure, and reorganized the parcel layout to improve the quality of production.In 2020, Château Malescasse received the Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel distinction , confirming the very high standard of its winemaking and its prestige within the local classification.The vineyard is situated on the distinctive gravelly, clayey, and sandy hills (“croupes graveleuses”) typical of the Médoc, which ensure good drainage and contribute to the elegance of the wines.The winery uses a variety of fermentation vessels (steel, concrete, wood) and practices selective grape expression, with minimal mechanical intervention and great care taken in separating the lots..
La Closerie de Malescasse is Château Malescasse’s “second wine”—a more accessible offering that adheres to the same standards of quality, terroir, and grape variety selection.The 2019 vintage is a blend of 58% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 9% Petit Verdot.The fermentation process used temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and part of the wine was aged in barrels (some batches in oak)—which gives the wine some structure and complexity, but without the barrel flavor being too dominant.Reviews highlight that the wine has a dark red color, aromas of fresh black fruits with toasty notes, and balanced tannins with a delicate sweetness on the finish.The producer states that the goal is to achieve a “fruity, fresh, yet structured” style—La Closerie is intended to be an everyday wine, but one with a distinct sense of origin.
Appearance: A deep ruby-navy color with a sheen, clear and intense.
Aroma: A bouquet of black fruits (black currant, plum), with hints of smoke, toasted oak, and a subtle note of spices.
Taste: Medium-full-bodied with rounded tannins, good structure, fruit at the core, balanced acidity, and a long finish with a hint of sweetness from dark fruits and a delicate spiciness.
Food pairings: It pairs well with roast beef, lamb, game dishes, grilled steaks, and aged cheeses such as Comté or Cheddar.