Ch Malartic Lagravière 2019

Grand Cru Classé

Pessac Léognan Blanc

Vinous – 91-93/100
The 2019 Malartic Lagravière Blanc was picked from 4 September to 16 September at 47hl/ha and is matured on the lees in 55% new oak. This has a composed bouquet with light tropical notes of pineapple and passion fruit that soon give way to more malic, green apple and gooseberry scents. It is well defined and intense on the palate with a tangy saline entry. Certainly there is very good depth and tension. A welcome touch of bitter lemon imparts tension on the finish. Very fine.

The Wine Advocate – 93-95/100
The 2019 Malartic Lagraviere is a blend of 55.9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 41.3% Merlot and 2.8% Cabernet Franc, harvested from the 17th of September to the 11th of October. The wine is aging in French oak barrels, 65% new, for approximately 18 months. Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose leaps from the glass with exuberant notes of ripe blackberries, fresh black plums and boysenberries with hints of cedar chest, clove oil, violets and black licorice plus a waft of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with ripe, rich black fruits and a compelling spicy undercurrent, framed by firm, plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a lingering aniseed note. Very impressive!

J.M. Quarin – 93-/100
Ma meilleure note donnée à ce cru en Primeur à égalité avec le 2015.
Couleur pâle. Nez intense, fin, au fruité pur, mûr et subtil. Des nuances florales accompagnent des notes de pêche. Moelleux à l’attaque, juteux en milieu de bouche, dense et aérien à la fois, avec des saveurs complexes de fruits blancs et d’épices, le vin s’élance en finale, long, tout en délicatesse et finalement incrachable. Assemblage : 76,1 % sauvignon, 23,9 % sémillon.

J. Suckling – 96-97