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Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2013

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The Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon cropped at 25hl/ha from 26 September until 4 October. It has a taut, linear, citric bouquet with fresh green apples and lemon peel that springs from the glass, something of a marine influence in the background. The palate is crisp and fresh, tight in the mouth with dewy green apple and sliced lime, although it needs more persistency on the finish. This is a commendable white Pessac-Leognan, even if I think the estate has produced more exemplary wines in recent years. Tasted April 2014.

Score: 90 - 92 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Date: 01 April 2014

Pale lemon-yellow, finely expressed Sauvignon fruit, a little Semillon to add weight, florality and length.

Score: 90 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2020 Date: 01 April 2014

A fresh, multi-dimensional young white with sliced-lime, mineral, basil and lemon character. Full-bodied but bright and agile. Wonderful intensity. One of the best whites ever from here.

Score: 94 - 95 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2014