Ch Malartic Lagravière 2020

Grand Cru Classé

Pessac Léognan Rouge

€ 43.50/ Per fles min. 12 flessen

Vinous – 93-95/100
The 2020 Malartic Lagravière is a powerful, tightly wound wine. There is perhaps a bit less opulence than in years past, but that just gives the wine an extra kick of energy and vibrancy that is quite attractive. Inky red cherry fruit, rose petal, spice, cedar and cinnamon all grace this beautifully taut wine from the Bonnie family. Tasted three times.

The Wine Advocate – 92-94/100
The deep purple-black 2020 Malartic Lagraviere leaps from the glass with vibrant notes of Bing cherries, black raspberries, ripe plums and boysenberries, plus suggestions of pencil lead, wild sage and crushed rocks. Medium-bodied, the palate has lovely energy and freshness, offering a solid backbone of grainy tannins to support the lively red and black fruit layers, finishing savory. The tentative blend is 50.4% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47.8% Merlot, and 1.8% Cabernet Franc, with only 38% of production going into the grand vin. The alcohol is 14% this year.

J. Suckling – 93-94/100

J.M. Quarin – 92/100
Couleur sombre, intense et pourpre. Nez intense, au fruité mûr et crémeux. Délicatement pulpeux en entrée de bouche, très savoureux au milieu, avec un toucher raffiné, le vin caresse le palais et s’achève sur une finale à la tannicité sans angle. De la tenue et du charme. Il est intéressant de remarquer que le rendu est supérieur, plus allègre et vivant en bouteille qu’en demi bouteille.