Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery

Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery’s history can be traced all the way back to 1616, when it was owned by the Escousses family, notaries for the king at the time. in 1697, Simon Malescot acquired the estate and changed its name. After the French revolution the estate was split between family members and then in 1827 sold to Count Jean Baptiste Saint-Exupery who appended his name to that of the chateau.

In 1853, the Saint Exupery family fell into debt and were forced to sell to a Mr Fourcade. At this time the labels were altered, adding “Semper Ad Altum” (always striving higher) which can still be found on the labels today. In 1955 the estate was purchased by the Zuger family (Jean-Luc Zuger runs the estate today) who invested heavily and restored quality and reputation. The winery and cellars are located in the town of Margaux and is neighbouring Chateau Margaux and Chateau Rauzan-Segla.

With 30 hectares of vineyards, Malescot-St-Exupery is usually a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot and is matured in, up to 80% new, oak barriques, for between 14 to 16 months.

We offer the following Margaux from Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery:

• Chateau Malescot-St-Exupery