Château MALARTIC-LAGRAVIÈRE
Grand cru classé
- 2016
- Pessac-Léognan red
Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s.
Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent, from the 2012 Hachette coup de coeur to the 2018 rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Intense, reserved, liquorice-like, it retains a momentum that enhances an elegant form with an already suave flesh".
Rated 17.5/20 by La Revue du Vin de France on november 2017 (Hors-série n°33) « Impressionnante finale explosive ».
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée :
- 2023-2036
From the same producer
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With near-maniacal intransigence at every stage of its development, the Bonnie family delights us with each vintage with its white wine, very Sauvignon (85% in 2016 and 90% in 2018) combining energy, supreme finesse and exemplary straightness.
Rated 92/100 by Antonio Galloni (Vinous) « The 2018 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc offers a good bit of precision to play off the natural radiance of the year. [...] This is very nicely done. » (April 2021)
Rated 94/100 by En Magnum « Adroitement vinifié avec un petit allégement du tannin qui va dans le sens d'une recherche de plus d'élégance immédiate, finement épicé, très typé Léognan, finale fraîche et élégante. Il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation. » (Avr. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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With near-maniacal intransigence at every stage of its development, the Bonnie family delights us with each vintage with its white wine, very Sauvignon (85% in 2016 and 90% in 2018) combining energy, supreme finesse and exemplary straightness.
Rated 17,5/20 by the Revue du Vin de France « Il explose de fruits au nez [...] bouche plein et enrobée qui a conservé toute sa fraîcheur » (Nov. 2017)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
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Very pleasant, complete, with finely smoky notes, the second wine of Malartic-Lagravière is a Pessac-Léognan of charm and pleasure thanks to 40% Merlot, with a quality/price ratio as always judicious.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Very pleasant, complete, with finely smoky notes, the second wine of Malartic-Lagravière is a Pessac-Léognan of charm and pleasure thanks to 40% Merlot, with a quality/price ratio as always judicious.
Rated 87/100 by Neal Martin « The palate is medium-bodied with slightly rustic tannins, although the middle and finish has sufficient earthy red fruit to keep everything balanced. » (Feb. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2027
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Very pleasant, complete, with finely smoky notes, the second wine of Malartic-Lagravière is a Pessac-Léognan of charm and pleasure thanks to 40% Merlot, with a quality/price ratio as always judicious.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 13%
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Very pleasant, complete, with finely smoky notes, the second wine of Malartic-Lagravière is a Pessac-Léognan of charm and pleasure thanks to 40% Merlot, with a quality/price ratio as always judicious.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2020-2030
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s.
Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent, from the 2012 Hachette coup de coeur to the 2018 rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Intense, reserved, liquorice-like, it retains a momentum that enhances an elegant form with an already suave flesh".
Rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France « Dense, velouté, en gardant un bel équilibre, construit sur des tanins longs, soyeux, aboutis,avec une générosité alcoolique bien intégrée. Longue garde prévisible. » (Nov. 2020)
Rated 94/100 by En Magnum « Adroitement vinifié avec un petit allègement du tannin qui va dans le sens d'une recherche de plus d'élégance immédiate, finement épicé, très typé Léognan, finale fraîche et délicate. Il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation. » (Avr. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s.
Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent, from the 2012 Hachette coup de coeur to the 2018 rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Intense, reserved, liquorice-like, it retains a momentum that enhances an elegant form with an already suave flesh".
Rated 92/100 by Neal Martin « a lithe Pessac-Léognan with soft blackberry, red plum and redcurrant fruit laced with clove and white pepper towards the finish. Not a wine of astonishing complexity, but elegant and satisfying persistence. Enjoy this over the next 15 years, possibly longer. » (Feb. 2020)
Noté 91/100 par Jean-Marc Quarin « Nez très aromatique et fin, au fruité mûr. Caressant en entrée de bouche, puis suave au milieu, savoureux et très parfumé, ce vin glisse au palais, juteux et noble dans sa présence finale. C’est bon! » (Oct. 2020)
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s.
Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent, from the 2012 Hachette coup de coeur to the 2018 rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Intense, reserved, liquorice-like, it retains a momentum that enhances an elegant form with an already suave flesh".
2016 rated 18/20 by la Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 by M. Galloni.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2036
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s.
Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent, from the 2012 Hachette coup de coeur to the 2018 rated 93/100 by the Revue du Vin de France "Intense, reserved, liquorice-like, it retains a momentum that enhances an elegant form with an already suave flesh".
Special favorite by Guide Hachette
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2016-2027