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Malartic Lagraviere 2021
Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé
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Plentiful tanins carefully holding the fruit in place, showing layers of aniseed, feenel, rosemarary and sage. Plenty of black fruits, it is young and subdued with some angular tannins at this point, less voluptuous than in recent vintages but this is an estate that takes an quality approach to everything, and this should age well. One point upscore, tasted twice. 42.25hl/h yield, Eric Boissenot consultant. Harvest September 29 to October 19. 65% new oak. Score: 93 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2027-2044 Date: 02 April 2024 |
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The 2021 Malartic Lagravière has come together well with élevage. It remains a bit one-dimensional, but it is a solid effort for the year. It would be nice to see more depth and overall energy, but this is 2021. This just lacks excitement. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, spice and leather struggle to emerge. Score: 91 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2028-2041 Date: 27 February 2024 |
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The 2021 Malartic Lagravière, which has a little more Cabernet Sauvignon than usual, has an attractive bouquet—not amazingly intense, yet delineated with predominantly black fruit, black olive and light estuarine scents. It feels focused, though without the frills. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of orange rind on the entry. Finely integrated oak here lends this Pessac-Léognan an appealing silky texture, and it fans out gracefully toward the finish. This feels like it has evolved nicely during its barrel maturation, and it should drink well for 20 to 25 years. Score: 92 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2045 Date: 22 February 2024 |
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Sweet, ripe nose even if a little austere on the palate. Tannins have been well managed but the acidity can’t help dominating the fruit. Just a little note of sourness and lack of fruit depth on the sudden finish. Score: 15+ James Lawther MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2027-2040 Date: 06 May 2022 |
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A very fresh and juicy red with a medium body and supple, soft tannins. Vibrant red-berry fruit with pretty spice notes. Raspberries and licorice with some salted chocolate. 67% cabernet sauvignon, 32% merlot and 1% cabernet franc. Score: 93 - 94 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 May 2022 |
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A blend of fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot, the 2021 Malartic Lagravière offers up aromas of sweet berries, plums, burning embers and warm spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and powdery palate that's impressively concentrated, refined and elegant. It's a fine effort from an estate on the rise. Score: 90 - 92 William Kelley, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 29 April 2022 |
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A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and a splash of Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Château Malartic-Lagravière is a gem of a wine that has more depth and texture than most. Pure cassis, ripe tobacco, violets, and darker, earthy nuances all define the bouquet, and it's medium-bodied on the palate, with ripe, polished tannins and good mid-palate depth. It shows the pretty, pure, elegant style of the vintage while bringing plenty of fruit. It's beautifully done. Tasted twice. Score: 90 - 93 Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com Date: 06 February 2022 |
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