Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan blanc 2018 - Grand Cru Classé
96/100
James Suckling
95/100
Vert de Vin
94/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
"The wine effortlessly reveals its nose of green apple, yellow citrus, lemon cream, vanilla, and floral aromas. Vibrant, juicy, smooth, and creamy, with stony accents on its layers of fruit, the sweetness and lightness of the finish are pleasant." (The Wine Cellar Insider, Jeff Leve 2021)
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Nose
Bouquet of yellow fruits (apple, lemon) but also some spices
Mouth
Dense and lively attack. Structure, aromatics, and class on the finish. A persistent fruity finish that combines maturity and freshness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
At the time of tasting
Drink from
2022
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with asparagus and smoked salmon, a Norwegian salad, or cod fillet.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
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 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
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 96/100
About wine:
Aromas of apricot, passion fruit, lemon tart, and custard, as well as fennel and cloves. It is full-bodied with lively acidity and a creamy texture. Long, round, and mineral finish. Very tight and structured. Drink now or hold.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2019 guide) 95/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About wine:
The nose is fresh and mineral, offering good structure and intensity. It reveals notes of white flowers, fresh lemon, and a hint of vine peach, combined with touches of fresh gravel/minerality (terroir) and a very subtle hint of yuzu. The palate is fresh, fruity and balanced, offering good definition, smoothness, lovely tension, straightforwardness, balance, delicious richness and a fine acidic structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, ripe mandarin, and a hint of Granny Smith apple, combined with touches of quince, crushed vine peach, and a hint of lychee and flowers. Good length. A lovely wine with a nice finesse of grain and a lovely richness.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About wine:
The wine effortlessly reveals its nose of green apple, yellow citrus, lemon cream, vanilla, and floral aromas. Vibrant, juicy, smooth, and creamy, with stony accents on its layers of fruit, the sweetness and lightness of the finish are pleasant.
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