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Malartic Lagraviere 2010

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

Dark crimson. Rich and round. Savoury. Luscious.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2035 23 January 2014

Blackish crimson. Obviously lots of alcohol. Raw meat and putty on the nose - attention grabbing! Quite fresh on the palate and well sculpted. Fine tannins. Pretty subtle dry wine. Racy and not fat. A well-mannered guest at the dinner table, methinks. Acidity dominates tannins.

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2018-2030 12 April 2011

Impressive nose with leather, dark polished fruit and flowers. Wonderful mouthfeel with soft silky tannins and beautiful texture. Really well put together. Powerful and rich with loads of fruit and ripe tannins. Very ripe. Try in 2016.

Score: 95

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2016+ 04 February 2013

Lead pencil shavings, soy and barbecue smoke as well as red and black currants characterize this brilliant effort, which has an expansive, full-bodied mouthfeel yet a sublime elegance and lightness of being. Dense ruby/purple, gorgeous purity and a long, long finish of close to 50 seconds characterize another brilliant effort from this classified growth in Pessac-Leognan. It should drink nicely for 25-30 years yet is surprisingly accessible even today.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2043 01 February 2013

2010: A beautiful wine from proprietor Alexandre Bonnie’s 115-acre vineyard, this blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot hit 14% natural alcohol. The Cabernet Sauvignon harvest was late, ending on October 18. The wine’s dense purple color is followed by aromas of vanillin, smoked herbs, tobacco leaf, black currants and blackberries. This rich, elegant Pessac-Leognan is loaded with potential. It should drink well in 3-4 years and evolve for 20-25.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2040 04 May 2011

The Malartic-Lagraviere has a very well defined, quite floral bouquet with crushed violets, small dark cherries and a touch of dark plum. Very good clarity and refinement. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannins, very good acidity lending tension and focus towards the finish. This is a fantastic Pessac that deserves a long-term berth in your cellar. Tasted April 2011.

Score: 93 - 95

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 22 April 2011

Fine concentration of cassis fruit and a slight leafiness brings lift and elegance, quite firm tannins to back up a wine with great finesse and depth.

Score: 18

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2015-2030 01 April 2011

A broad swath of damson plum, blackberry and anise rolls along, followed by spice, black tea and black licorice notes on the dense finish. Serious grip is buried here as well.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 31 March 2011