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Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2016

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc has a clean, precise bouquet that evokes a cold northern sea, this being one of the most saline-influenced of the Pessac whites. The palate is well balanced, with orange zest and marmalade notes spicing up the entry, and superb weight in the mouth. The finish feels extremely long. Outstanding.

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2038 01 January 2019

The Malartic-Lagraviere 2016 Blanc has a well-defined bouquet with citrus fruit, a touch of smoke, honeysuckle and melted wax aromas. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, saline in the mouth with good weight and yet it does not deliver the tension and mineralité of either the 2014 or 2015. It is a satisfying white Pessac-Léognan whose potential was rubbed out by the incessant warmth of the growing season.

Score: 89 - 91

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2029 28 April 2017

Just as it was from barrel, the Malartic-Lagravière Blanc is one of the better and more complete whites of 2016. Vivid, precise and finely sculpted, the 2016 has quite a bit of floral and mineral-infused energy to play off the creamy, textured fruit. I very much like the purity here. Tasted two times.

Score: 92

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2023 01 January 2019

Malartic Lagravière's 2016 Blanc is one of the most distinctive whites of the vintage. Creamy, vivid and layered, it exudes personality from start to finish. Slate, crushed rocks, white orchard fruit, smoke and citrus notes are all beautifully delineated in this classy, expressive wine. Michel Rolland is the consultant. Tasted three times.

Score: 90 - 93

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 25 April 2017

Grassy, vibrant and clean, although it could have a bit more clear definition on the attack. It is full of classicism and does exceptionally well in the context of the vintage, building up over the course of the palate. A striking wine that stands out in the lineup, coming in with a final flourish of white flowers and mouthwatering citrus, with a curl of smoked minerals adding a welcome point of bitterness on the finish to focus the palate.

Score: 92

Decanter, - Maturity: 2018-2030 25 April 2017

Pale in colour with ripe fruit and a touch of barley sugar on the nose. Rich in the middle with crisp acidity on the finish.

Score: 91 - 93

Albany Vintners, - 19 April 2017

Fresh, with a quinine hint amid the mix of lime pith, fennel and verbena flavors. Good purity through the finish.

Score: 88 - 91

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 03 April 2017

A dense and layered white with lots of cooked-pear and apple character. Full and intense. Lots going on here. Wait and see.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 24 March 2017