Chateau Malescasse

Appellation : Haut-Medoc

Located near the Gironde estuary, on the highest point of Lamarque mid-way between Margaux and Saint-Julien, Château Malescasse vineyard is composed of 40 hectares of vines organized in a single parcel of land surrounding the Château. Its beautiful terroir, made up of sands and gravel mixed with clay, on a limestone substrate; combined with the mild climate influenced by the ocean, explain the secret of the deep and complex wines of Château Malescasse. Since itw as bought by Philippe Austruy in 2012, the vineyard has been totally restructured to ensure that each grape variety is perfectly suited to the thirty or so plots identified.

Chateau Malescasse

Appellation : Haut-Medoc

The owner's pitch.

“It was my grandfather, as far back as I can remember, who passed on his passion for Bordeaux wines to me. I then searched for a long time for a vineyard that would meet all my aspirations. It took until 2012 to finally find that rare gem and fall under the spell of Château Malescasse. Today I am very proud to offer wines whose quality is recognized by the most demanding tasters. To get there, heavy renovation work has been undertaken, in the vineyard as well as on the building. Nothing would have been possible, however, without my friend Stéphane Derenoncourt and the unwavering commitment of a team of passionate experts. Thanks to them.”
Philippe Austruy

Focus on the Chateau.

Surface area

40 hectares

Wine types

Red

Ageing

12 months
In barrels made from French oak – 30% new barrels
Long, light heat

Grape varieties

45% Cabernet Sauvignon
49% Merlot
6% Petit Verdot

Environmental protection

HEV 3

Open for tours

By appointment

Wines.

It is the search for the perfect balance between silky tannins, character of aromas and freshness on the palate that drives all our work, from the vine to the cellar. The estate’s great wine, Château Malescasse, classified Cru Bourgeois then Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel since the 2018 vintage, is the emblem of the estate. An intense nose of red and black berries, a mouth full of tension, with fine tannins. A long and voluptuous finish. It is all the elegance of a studied classicism. The Moulin Rose de Malescasse plays alongside it a more charming range. Its superb balance between freshness and maturity makes it a pleasant wine to drink young and very accessible.