Château Malartic-Lagravière 2015 - Grand Cru Classé de Graves
94/100
James Suckling
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
17,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17/20
RVF
92/100
Robert Parker
1*Étoile
Hachette
"The nose is expressive and elegant, with notes of white fruit and citrus, chiseled minerality, and a superb palate that is full-bodied, frank, tight, very aromatic, pure, and endowed with excellent liveliness. Taut and balanced, racy." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve 2018) Delivery in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Beautiful sparkling pale yellow color
Nose
Very aromatic and very fresh, with aromas of lemon followed by tropical fruits.
Mouth
Well-rounded, with a silky texture and beautiful maturity from the Sauvignon. Citrus notes add freshness, with well-controlled oak.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with shellfish, fish in sauce, certain hard cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2019 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
The nose is expressive and elegant, with notes of white fruit and citrus, and a refined minerality. The palate is superb, full-bodied, clean, tight, very aromatic, pure, and endowed with excellent liveliness. Tense and balanced, with class.
About the estate:
Perfectionist owners, the Bonnies have masterfully renovated the property's technical facilities, restored and expanded the vineyard, and above all, transformed the wines. These Belgian wine enthusiasts bought the estate from Laurent-Perrier champagne in 1990 and have brought it to its highest level. Their son Jean-Jacques has taken over, with the same attention to detail and commitment to excellence. The vineyard covers 53 hectares, including 7 hectares of white grapes, certified as sustainably farmed. The second wine, formerly known as Sillage-de-Malartic, became La Réserve-de-Malartic in 2006. The reds, which are rigorously selected, possess astonishing strength and integrity, which in no way detract from their natural finesse. The recent whites are also remarkable: they have gained in volume and smoothness on the palate and are racy, lively and well-balanced. La Réserve de Malartic, both white and red, proves to be the true little brother of the great wine.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2018) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About wine:
Very elegant in its sparkling pale yellow color, this 2015 vintage, made mainly from Sauvignon grapes, is seductive with its precise, fresh, floral, and fruity bouquet, reminiscent of white fruits, particularly green apple. Firm, complex, and rich, the palate is in the same vein with an alert liveliness and well-balanced oak.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2018 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Malartic Lagraviere 2015 Blanc is a blend of 85% Sauvignon and 15% Sémillon fermented in barrels, with 65% new wood and 35% one-wine barrels, aged for 12 months on lees. It has pleasant aromas of lime juice, lemon zest and notes of green apples, fresh straw and flint, plus a touch of white flowers. The palate is medium-bodied, refined, racy and refreshing with great intensity and length.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2018 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Its rich texture is proof of the Sauvignon's beautiful maturity, offering a well-rounded palate.
About the estate:
Malartic-Lagravière perfectly illustrates the appellation's revival, having made spectacular progress since its purchase in 1998 by Belgian entrepreneur Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie. With his son Jean-Jacques, daughter Véronique, and daughter-in-law Séverine, the estate has, in just a few years, made up for the ground it lost while under the wing of the Champagne group Laurent-Perrier. The vineyard, superbly located on a gravelly hillock behind the château, is perfectly maintained, and modern technical facilities have enabled the reds to gain in body and depth, thanks in particular to a vineyard that is maturing and becoming more deeply rooted. The reds have never been better and are among the most interesting in the appellation. The whites also adopt a very accomplished, refined and generous style. Careful observation of the aging process led the estate to invest in 350- and 500-liter wooden containers for vinification and aging.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2018 guide) 95/100
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2015 guide) 95/100
About wine:
Vibrant aromas of lemon, lime, and tropical fruits. Hints of mango and melon. Silky on the palate, round with fruit, and beautifully consistent. Impressive. 85% Sauvignon and 15% Sémillon. Ready to drink or keep.