Château de Malle Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)

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Château de Malle Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)

Name: Château de Malle Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé)
Brand: Château de Malle
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

White dessert wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.2

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château de Malle Sauternes is a renowned Grand Cru Classé winery located in the prestigious Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 17th century, the estate is known for producing exceptional sweet white wines. The vineyards cover over 50 hectares and are carefully managed, with hand-harvesting of botrytis-affected grapes. The winemaking process involves fermenting the grapes in oak barrels and extended aging, resulting in a luscious, sweet wine with complex flavors of honey, apricot, candied fruits, and spices. Château de Malle Sauternes is highly regarded for its elegance, richness, and balance, with a reputation for age-worthiness and consistent excellence.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château de Malle Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé) is a luxurious and sophisticated wine with a complex and intense bouquet.On the nose, it offers a mix of tropical fruit, apricot and honeyed citrus, with floral and mineral notes. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced with a refreshing acidity and a good length. It has a rich, full-bodied feel and a lingering finish. A truly remarkable dessert wine, this Château de Malle Sauternes (Grand Cru Classé) is sure to delight any discerning wine enthusiast.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Luscious

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sauvignon Blanc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château de Malle

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

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