Château de Malleret, 2016

Elegant and Structured Haut-Medoc from an Excellent Vintage - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

Château de Malleret 2016 offers aromas of ripe blackcurrant, plum, and subtle cedar. On the palate, it’s elegant and structured, with silky tannins, dark fruit depth, hints of tobacco, and well-integrated oak. The finish is long and balanced, showcasing the finesse and aging potential of this excellent Haut-Médoc vintage.

• Tim Atkin 90/100
• James Suckling 92/100
• 12 months in French oak ( 50% new)
• Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), Merlot (46%) and Petit Verdot(2%) 

Cellaring: Drink now to 2030 

Food Pairing:  Roasted or grilled meats, and game dishes, such as beef, veal, pork, lamb, duck, and venison. Delicious with hard and mature cheeses. 

STORY BEHIND THE WINE 

Chateau De Malleret, a property located in the Haut-Médoc region (Bordeaux), whose origins date back to the late sixteenth century, but which since 1860 has been owned by the Clossmanns, an important family of wine merchants. The Chateau has been awarded Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel being the highest classification attainable outside the 1855 Classification of Crus Classés