Barsac 2 Grand Cru Classé
2018 Château de Malle
MAR 19 Golden. Pure fruity, apricots and pineapples nose.
Fresh acidity, playful, elegant and lively, refreshing, detailed, long. 90-92
2017 Château
de Malle
APR 18 Golden. Apricots, fruity,
peach and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, playful, fresh and bright, superb
playfulness, mouthwatering, just a bit short. Lovely. 90-92
2016 Château
de Malle
APR 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples,
fruity, fresh, faint spicy note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples,
peach and apricots, fresh, lovely. 91-93
2015 Château
de Malle
APR 16 Pale golden. Pineapples,
apricots, peach and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, rich,
intense, lovely balance, long. Best Malle I've tasted I think. 91-93
2014 Château
de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Aprocits,
fruity, subdued and lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded,
elegant if lighter, good length. 89
2013 Château
de Malle
APR 14 Pale golden. Apricots, vanilla, light nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant if a bit easy going. Gives pleasure. 87-89
APR 14 Pale golden. Apricots, vanilla, light nose. Fresh acidity, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant if a bit easy going. Gives pleasure. 87-89
2012 Château de Malle
JUN 17 Golden. Apricots, fruity,
some vanilla, tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apricots, some spices,
elegant texture, bit easy going, long. 89
2012 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apples, pineapples,
fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, leaner, could be more
complex, good length. 87
2012 Château
de Malle
JUN 13 Pale golden. Apples and
tropical fruits on the nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, fruity and lively, long. 90
2012 Château
de Malle
APR 13 Pale golden. Easygoing and
fresh nose. Fresh acidity, livelier palate, good length. 84-86
2010 Château
de Malle
JUN 11 Pale golden. Pure fruit,
simple but this year has gorgeous acidity. 88-89
2009 Château de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Fruity, scented,
elegant, detailed nose, apricots and pineapples. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity,
rounded, playful and long. 90
2005 Château
de Malle
JUN 15 Pale golden. Apricots,
pineapples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, ripe, apricots and
pineapples, rounded, some cinnamon and apples, light bitter note in the long
finish. 91
2004 Château
de Malle
DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, spices,
pineapples, fruity, fresh and lovely nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful,
apples, detailed and elegant, long. Refreshing. 93
2004 Château de Malle
DEC 17 Pale amber. Apricots,
pineapples, some spices, quite rich and intense, fruity, deeper than last
bottle. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich and intense, spices, apricots,
spices, refreshing, mature for its age but drinking beautifully at this stage,
long. 93
