93 Robert Parker
Another great wine in this vintage, the 2012 Malescot offers up tremendous level of black fruits, charcoal and intense, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, sensational purity, low acidity and ripe tannins. It is full-bodied, stunning, multidimensional, and a compelling example of this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2030+.
93 Wine Spectator
This is distinctive, with a roasted alder streak running through an enticing core of crushed plum, blackberry and black currant confiture flavors. Long and velvety on the finish, with bay, tobacco and black tea accents checking in. This is suave, with fruit and terroir in spades, particularly for the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2025. 7,500 cases made. –JM
93 Robert Parker
Another great wine in this vintage, the 2012 Malescot offers up tremendous level of black fruits, charcoal and intense, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, sensational purity, low acidity and ripe tannins. It is full-bodied, stunning, multidimensional, and a compelling example of this vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2030+.
93 Wine Spectator
This is distinctive, with a roasted alder streak running through an enticing core of crushed plum, blackberry and black currant confiture flavors. Long and velvety on the finish, with bay, tobacco and black tea accents checking in. This is suave, with fruit and terroir in spades, particularly for the vintage. Best from 2017 through 2025. 7,500 cases made. –JM
93 James Suckling
This is soft and pretty with currant and berry character and hints of wet earth. Full body, with fine tannins and a fresh and lively finish. Refined and beautiful. Juicy and long. Sweet fruit in the center palate.
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila-schwarzen Schimmer aussen zeigend. Intensives und auch sehr konzentriert wirkendes Bouquet, schwarze Kirschen, Edelhölzer, Tabak, Trüffelspuren, zeigt somit eine ansprechende Tiefe. Im Gaumen fest, leicht mehlige Tannine, verlangende Adstringenz, endet relativ trocken. Rückkehr zur Klassik? Auf alle Fälle ein geduldiger Dekantierwein - und das erstmals in 10 Jahren. Die 18/20 sind dann in Griffnähe! warten (2022 - 2045)
17 Rene Gabriel
Sattes Purpur-Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila-schwarzen Schimmer aussen zeigend. Intensives und auch sehr konzentriert wirkendes Bouquet, schwarze Kirschen, Edelhölzer, Tabak, Trüffelspuren, zeigt somit eine ansprechende Tiefe. Im Gaumen fest, leicht mehlige Tannine, verlangende Adstringenz, endet relativ trocken. Rückkehr zur Klassik? Auf alle Fälle ein geduldiger Dekantierwein - und das erstmals in 10 Jahren. Die 18/20 sind dann in Griffnähe! warten (2022 - 2045)