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Maison Austruy - Château Malescasse
Château Malescasse, a Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel in Lamarque, direct from the estate...
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Château Malescasse: the soul of the Haut-Médoc between tradition and excellence
Château Malescasse
A Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of the Haut-Medoc, between Margaux and Saint-Julien. Founded in 1824 and led since 2012 by Philippe Austruy, the estate reveals all the nobility of its Medoc gravel: deep, balanced and silky wines, certified High Environmental Value.
An exceptional terroir between Margaux and Saint-Julien. Perched on the heights of Lamarque, Chateau Malescasse is one of those estates whose name rings like a promise of balance and refinement. Founded in 1824, it established itself as a reliable name of the Haut-Medoc, revealing all the nobility of its deep gravel terroir.
A renaissance driven by a clear ambition
Acquired in 2012 by Philippe Austruy, an entrepreneur passionate about great wines, the estate experienced a true renaissance. Under the impetus of Maison Austruy, the vineyard and the facilities were entirely rethought to express the full potential of the terroir. This demanding approach led the estate to earn in 2020 the supreme distinction of Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, a rare recognition that consecrates the excellence of its work.
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A terroir of Medoc gravel, a symbol of precision
The vineyard rests on a perfectly draining soil of Medoc gravel, ideal for the great Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. These unique conditions allow the production of wines of remarkable purity, at once powerful, deep and silky. The vinifications, carried out with exemplary rigour, combine Bordeaux tradition with cutting-edge technical mastery, guaranteeing a faithful expression of the vintage.
A sustainable viticulture, certified High Environmental Value
Chateau Malescasse does not settle for producing great wines; it is fully committed to the ecological transition of viticulture. The estate is certified High Environmental Value (HVE 3), a label that rewards practices respectful of biodiversity and the reduction of chemical inputs. Here, the vine is worked with care: the soils are tended in a reasoned way, the auxiliary fauna is preserved and every intervention respects the natural balance of the environment. A sustainable approach that gives rise to sincere wines, authentic reflections of their terroir.
The estate's cuvees, direct from the chateau
From the grand vin distinguished as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel to the more accessible cuvees, each wine expresses the finesse and power of the Haut-Medoc. To discover direct from the estate.
Château Malescasse
AOC Haut-Médoc - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel (red)
The estate's grand vin, a blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot on Medoc gravel: deep, balanced and silky, a cellaring wine true to its terroir and awarded Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel since 2020.
Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse
AOC Haut-Médoc - the second wine (red)
The estate's second wine, made with the same care as the grand vin: a more accessible, immediate Haut-Medoc, on fruit and suppleness, ideal to discover the Malescasse style from today.
Simone de Malescasse
AOC Haut-Médoc - red
A generous cuvee led by Merlot, rounded out with Petit Verdot: roundness, generosity and balance, for a sincere, convivial pleasure in the image of the house.
Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of the Haut-Médoc, direct from the estate
Deep, generous and balanced wines
The cuvees of Chateau Malescasse stand out for their silky texture and their fine aromatic density. They reveal notes of ripe black fruits, sweet spices and noble oak, supported by an elegant, perfectly integrated tannic frame. Young, these wines charm with their fruity brilliance and natural freshness; with time, they gain in complexity and reveal a nobler character, ideal for lovers of Medoc cellaring wines.
The perfect balance between heritage and modernity
Between respect for tradition and a quest for innovation, Chateau Malescasse stands today as a major figure of the Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels. Driven by a clear, sustainable vision, the estate combines historic expertise, oenological rigour and respect for the living world to produce wines of timeless style.
Why choose the Château Malescasse wines?
A Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. The supreme distinction of the classification, earned in 2020, a mark of excellence in the vineyard and the cellar.
A gravel terroir between Margaux and Saint-Julien. Deep, draining Medoc gravel, ideal for Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
A sustainable viticulture. An estate certified High Environmental Value (HVE 3), respectful of biodiversity.
Medoc cellaring wines. Deep, balanced and silky, from the grand vin to the second wine Le Moulin Rose.
Frequently asked questions about Château Malescasse
Where is Chateau Malescasse located?
On the heights of Lamarque, in the Haut-Medoc, halfway between Margaux and Saint-Julien. The estate sits on a terroir of deep, perfectly draining Medoc gravel, ideal for the great Bordeaux grape varieties.
What is the history of Chateau Malescasse?
Founded in 1824, the estate established itself over time as a reliable name of the Haut-Medoc. Acquired in 2012 by Philippe Austruy, an entrepreneur passionate about great wines, it experienced a true renaissance, with the ambition of bringing it back to the top of its appellation.
What is a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel?
It is the highest level of the Crus Bourgeois du Medoc classification, a rare distinction that rewards excellence in the vineyard and in the cellar. Chateau Malescasse earned this recognition in 2020.
Which grape varieties make up the vineyard?
The vineyard is planted with the great Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the draining Medoc gravel, they yield pure wines that are at once powerful, deep and silky.
Is the estate committed to the environment?
Yes: Chateau Malescasse is certified High Environmental Value (HVE 3), a label that rewards practices respectful of biodiversity and the reduction of chemical inputs. The soils are tended in a reasoned way and every intervention respects the natural balance of the environment.
What is the terroir of Chateau Malescasse?
A soil of deep, perfectly draining Medoc gravel, ideal for the great Bordeaux grapes. These unique conditions, between Margaux and Saint-Julien, allow the production of wines of remarkable purity, both powerful and silky.
What is the estate's grand vin?
The grand vin is Chateau Malescasse, AOC Haut-Medoc, distinguished as Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel: a blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, deep, balanced and elegant, built for cellaring.
What is Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse?
It is the estate's second wine, made with the same care as the grand vin. More accessible and immediate, it expresses the Malescasse style on fruit and suppleness, ideal for discovering the estate from today.
What is Simone de Malescasse?
A generous cuvee led by Merlot, rounded out with Petit Verdot: roundness, generosity and balance, for a sincere, convivial pleasure in the image of the estate.
Should you wait before drinking Malescasse wines?
Young, these wines charm with their fruity brilliance and natural freshness. With time, they gain in complexity and reveal a nobler character: they are excellent Medoc cellaring wines, enjoyable both young and mature.
What food pairings work with Chateau Malescasse?
Its silky texture and aromatic density make it an ideal companion to red meats: a grilled rib of beef, a game dish in sauce or a fine roast, to embody all the finesse and power of the Haut-Medoc.
Can you buy Chateau Malescasse wines directly?
Yes: the cuvees are available here, direct from the estate, carefully shipped across France and Europe.
Direct from the estate, a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of the Haut-Médoc
Chateau Malescasse - a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel of the Haut-Medoc, at Lamarque between Margaux and Saint-Julien: founded in 1824, led by Philippe Austruy since 2012, certified HVE 3.
Chateau Malescasse (grand vin), Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse (second wine) and Simone de Malescasse