Château Malartic Lagravière Pessac-Leognan Cru Classé Rouge 2019 i trækasse

Wine Advocate

The 2019 Malartic Lagraviére 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 ispackedwith ripe, rich blackfruits and a compellling spicy undercurrent, framed by firm, plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on lingering aniseednote. Very impressive!

Vinous

The 2019 Malartic Lagraviére was picked from 17 September to11 October at 46hl/ha and sees 65% new French oak for an intended 18 months. It has a lovely bouquet with disarming blackberry,briary andsubtle marine scents, just a whiff of brine in thebackground fram the distant Gironde estuary.The palate is medium-bodied with extremly fine tannins that frame the layers of blackberry, raspberry and orange rind notes. Satin-like in texture, this feels reassuringly long in the mouth with a dab of white pepper on the aftertaste. What an outstanding Malartic fromBonnie family. Tasted from three bottles. 2025-2055

Decanter

A succesful and accomplished vintage at Malartic Lagraviére,this isconcentrated and upfront in its dark berry fruits, great controlfromthe tannins,and tons of Pessac character and finesse. An estate that has become a serious heavyweight in the appellation,showing here gourmet, saline, precise character. 65%new oak. A yield of 46hl/ha. Harvest September 17 to October 11.

James Suckling

This elegance and beauty of this young wine is really something. Incense,sandelwood, currants and chocolate come through on the nose and palate.It's full-bodied, very fine-tannined and persistent. Sophisticated. Another 2016?

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Deep ruby in color, with polished, soft,fresh, ripe, sweet fruits from start to finish. The wine is elegant, lush and polished with silky tannins. The long, generous finish and its layers of ripe, lush fruits and drizzle of chocolate-covered plums tastes great and feels even better!