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Le Comte de Malartic Pessac-Léognan rouge 2019 - Second vin

Name: Le Comte de Malartic Pessac-Léognan Red 2019 - Second Wine
Brand: Château Malartic-Lagravière
Rating: 3.9 (7 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

3.9/5 (7 customers)

93-94/100

James Suckling

92/100

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

91/100

Decanter

90/100

Vinous

Merlot

crunchy

second wine

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"A delicate and charming wine to enjoy now and for the next few years ~ Vinous"

“The 2019 La Réserve de Malartic is a delicate and charming wine that can be enjoyed now and over the next few years. Delicious notes of red cherry, spices, dried leaves, tobacco, blood orange, and incense give the 2019 a lovely complexity that matches its medium-bodied character. ” (Vinous 2022) — This second wine, formerly known as “La Réserve de Malartic,” is quite reminiscent of its elder’s style!

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Estate

Château Malartic-Lagravière

Vintage

Le Comte de Malartic

Vintage

2019

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

82,6% Merlot, 12,3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5,1% Petit Verdot

Regions

Dry, clayey Quaternary Günzian gravels; shell limestone subsoils; and clay veins

Viticulture

Sustainable and HVE 3 (High Environmental Value) certified

Grape Harvest

Manual, intra-plot, dual sorting table

Wine Production

In small, truncated-cone-shaped wooden tanks and double-walled, temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock Farming

16 months in French oak barrels (25% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Dark garnet red

Nose

Expressive, with notes of dark fruit and graphite

Palate

Medium-bodied with elegance, tight tannins, a beautiful texture, a light and fruity character, and a pleasant freshness

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2030

Guard

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with thin strips of chicken, veal tartare, a plum tart...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2019 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the estate:

As perfectionist owners, the Bonnies have masterfully renovated the estate’s technical facilities, restored and expanded the vineyard, and—above all—transformed the wines. These Belgian wine enthusiasts purchased the estate from the Laurent-Perrier champagne house 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 spans 53 hectares, including 7 hectares of white grape varieties, certified under sustainable agriculture practices. The second wine, formerly known as “Sillage-de-Malartic,” became “La Réserve de Malartic” in 2006. The reds, rigorously selected, possess astonishing strength and structure, which in no way detract from their innate finesse. The recent vintages of the whites are also remarkable: they have gained body and smoothness; they are racy, lively, and well-balanced. La Réserve de Malartic, in both white and red, proves to be the true “little brother” of the grand vin.

Decanter

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

Full of wild berries, fresh and expressive on the nose, it exudes richness and ripeness with the gentlest hint of fragrance. Without any frills, the fruit takes center stage, with blackcurrant and red cherry shining through. A subtle creaminess also adds definition and texture. Good acidity, freshness, and liveliness. The tannins are slightly dry on the finish. 2023–2036

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

A perfect example of the appellation’s revival, Malartic-Lagravière has made spectacular progress since its acquisition in 1998 by Belgian entrepreneur Alfred-Alexandre Bonnie. With his son Jean-Jacques, his daughter Véronique, and his daughter-in-law Séverine, the estate has, in just a few years, made up for the ground it had lost during its time under the umbrella of the Champagne-based Laurent-Perrier group. The vineyard, superbly situated on a gravelly ridge behind the château, is impeccably maintained, and modern winemaking facilities have allowed the reds to gain in fullness and depth of body—particularly thanks to a vineyard that is maturing and developing deeper roots. The reds have never been better and rank among the most interesting in the appellation. The whites also exhibit a very refined, polished, and generous style. Careful observation of the aging process led the estate to invest in 350- and 500-liter wooden barrels for vinification and aging.

Wine Spectator

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)

Wine Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

About the wine:

The 2019 Réserve de Malartic is a delicate and charming wine that can be enjoyed now and for the next few years. Delicious notes of red cherry, spices, dried leaves, tobacco, blood orange, and incense give the 2019 a beautiful complexity that matches its medium-bodied character. 2022–2029

James Suckling

Wine rated (2020 guide) 93-94/100

About the wine:

Aromas of black fruit and plums are accented by notes of tuile, stone, and dusty earth. It is full-bodied and extremely refined, with lovely tannins and fruit. Red currants and a slight hint of chocolate on the finish. Second wine.

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

Wine rated (2020 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black core. An aromatic nose with a bold character, featuring aromas reminiscent of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, and notes of flint. The palate is well-structured with ripe tannins, fresh acidity, crisp red fruit, and excellent length. A well-balanced wine.

Customer Rating

3.9/5

based on 7 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on November 7, 2023

The subtle acidity is the defining characteristic of this second wine, which unfolds on the palate with an alluring, fresh, and vibrant texture, featuring a lovely grain that highlights crisp red fruits, intertwined with hints of violet, mocha, and tobacco. It has medium body, soft and supple tannins despite the vintage’s youth, and remarkable depth. The finish is equally expressive, unfolding with notes of cherry, strawberry, and red currant, enhanced by a pinch of pepper and spices. It offers immediate drinking pleasure and will continue to do so for the next five to six years, pairing beautifully with chicken breasts in a cream and morel sauce. Rating = 4.3.