Château de Malle is located 40 km southeast of Bordeaux, in three different communes: Preignac, Toulenne and Fargues. In fact, the estate straddles both the Graves and Sauternes appellations. Château de Malle was included among the second growths in the famous 1855 classification.

De Malle belongs to Countess de Bournazel, who relies on an experienced team to make the wine. She is currently assisted by her oldest son, Paul-Henry.

The estate has of 28 hectares of vines in a single block in the Sauternes appellation. The vineyard is located at an average altitude on a rolling plateau with siliceous, sandy, and clay-gravel soil. The average age of the vines is 30-40 years, with a density of 6,300 vines/hectare. The grape varieties are 70% Sémillon, 28% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle.

In the Bottle

Château de Malle is a fruity wine with citrus and honey aromas. The estate also produces a Graves rouge, Château de Cardaillan, on 20 hectares as well as a dry white wine, the "M de Malle" on 3 hectares.

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Chateau de Malle