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Malartic Lagraviere 2012

Pessac-Leognan, Grand Cru Classé

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Tasting Notes

The 2012 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon, has long been a personal favorite since I first encountered it in barrel. Deeper in colour than the 2013, it has a gorgeous and exuberant bouquet of lemon curd, dried honey and beeswax, well defined and generous. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine bead of acidity. This feels tangy with veins of tangerine and lemongrass towards the finish that is tensile and vibrant. It comes highly recommended. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière.

Score: 94

Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2019-2032 01 April 2019

This large estate of 131 acres has been run brilliantly by a Belgian family, the Bonnies since their acquisition a number of years ago. The quality of the white and red have soared to exceptional heights, and this is certainly still one of the more realistically priced wines of Pessac-Lèognan and classified crus. The 2012 is a beauty, with a dense ruby/purple color, a fabulously plush, opulent texture and medium to full-bodied flavors of cassis, spicy earth and blueberry. Quite rich, yet light on its feet, this is an absolutely textbook Pessac-Lèognan, with wonderfully velvety tannins. Drink it now, or drink it in 25 years. This is a brilliant wine.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2040 01 April 2015

This Belgian-owned estate has been making brilliant white and red Graves. Another beauty in a more difficult vintage than either 2009 or 2010, the 2012 Malartic Lagraviere is further evidence of how successful this vintage was in Pessac-Leognan. It possesses a dense purple color as well as a sumptuous perfume of crème de cassis, licorice, bay leaf, lead pencil shavings and barbecue smoke. Medium to full-bodied and richly fruity with soft tannin, surprising length and an impressive mid-palate (a rarity in 2012), it should drink well for 15 years.

Score: 91 - 93

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2013-2028 26 April 2013

This shows lots of precision and focus with blueberry, mineral and dried fruit character. Full body, fine tannins and a silky finish. Refined and composed. Better in 2019.

Score: 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Maturity: 2019+ 01 February 2015

Very fine and elegant with a sliced plum, chocolate and tobacco character. Full and refined with pretty texture and a long finish. This has polish for the vintage. Clearly better than 2011.

Score: 91 - 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 21 April 2013

Very dark crimson. Smells rather leafy and Cabernet-dominated. Aromatic, then very sweet, then firm and with sandy tannins on the finish. Angular and more long term than many. Ambitious. There is great polish here. Calm finish (no heat). I admire the dryness and appetising, rather than palate-drying, tannins. Grown-up wine. (17+ Points)

Score: 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2020-2032 19 April 2013

This has some power and precision, with densely layered fig, blackberry and boysenberry paste flavors lined with charcoal and sweet tobacco notes. Long and tarry, but polished too. Strong showing.

Score: 90 - 93

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013