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Chateau de Malle Sauternes(2001)
The vineyards are situated in the communes of Preignac and of Fargues. Only 28 hectares of the vineyard area of Château de Malle are dedicated to the making of Sauternes. The vines are planted on the undulating slopes of a plateau of medium altitude on gravelly clay soil on a siliceous sub-soil. The vines (69 % Semillon, 28 % Sauvignon and 3% Muscadelle) have an average age of between 30 and 40 years and are planted at a density of 6,600 vines per hectare.
Each year the fruit of the vine patiently awaits the progressive invasion of the noble fungus called botrytis cinerea. The vintage, in accordance read more...
Each year the fruit of the vine patiently awaits the progressive invasion of the noble fungus called botrytis cinerea. The vintage, in accordance read more...
- Decanter
- 4/5
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May 2008
- Good aromatic concentration and lovely fruit flavours, showing some alcohol at the finish. Elegant and fresh. Ready 2008 onwards. (Tasted en primeur)
- Wine Advocate # 140
- Apr-02
- (90-92)
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 146
- Apr-03
- (90-94)
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April 2008
- Wine Advocate # 153
- Jun-04
- 93/100
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April 2008
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June 2007
- Golden-colored, with extreme aromas of honey, candied lemons and mandarin oranges. Full-bodied, very sweet and concentrated. It goes on and on. Thick and rich. Loads of spicy, almost hot botrytis character. Best after 2010. -WS A fabulous effort, the 2001 De Malle is closed aromatically, but it exhibits tremendous palate penetration, deep, full-bodied flavors, great acidity for balance, and marvelous notes of lavender, honey, pineapple, creme brulee, and spice. This is a sensationally textured, long, medium gold-colored, moderately sweet 2001. Give it 2-3 years of cellaring, and drink read more...
