Chateau Malescot St Exupery 2017 thames-distillers even exotic fruits of Pinot

even exotic fruits of Pinot Meunier appear with aromas of banana and pineapple

creating a charmingly aromatic profile

lingering with some more citrus and a touch of pear and chalky aftertaste

The fruit was destemmed and transferred into a stainless steel tank where it was kept cool until fermentation started naturally

The majority of the grapes are fermented on their skins for about three weeks

Chateau Malescot St Exupery 2017 thames-distillers even exotic fruits of PinotThis is a 28 hectare Margaux property that has beefed up its wines in recent years. Michel Rolland consults here. Sometimes this is not very Margaux like, but always impressive. The vineyard is planted with 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.