Château MALARTIC-LAGRAVIÈRE
Grand cru classé
- 2016
- Pessac-Léognan red
Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Jean-Marc Quarin (February 2019): 94/100 “Dark, intense and beautiful color. Moderately intense, ripe-fruited nose, with a touch more reminiscent of the Right Bank. A hint of pinewood contributes to the overall freshness. Smooth and melting from the outset, the wine develops a juicy, fragrant mid-palate, with a hint of resin in its flavor. It evolves fat, deep, with flavor, flesh and fine tannins.”
Vinous (N.Martin - January 2019): 95/100 “The 2016 Malartic-Lagravière has a wonderful bouquet of fragrant red fruits, enhanced by potpourri, black olive tapenade and light brine aromas - a bouquet full of personality. The fresh, harmonious palate is medium-bodied, with supple tannins, fine acidity and just the right amount of salinity on the earthy finish. Good wine from the Bonnies.”
- To keep or to drink :
- Ready to drink
- Apogée :
- 2023-2036
From the same producer
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With near-maniacal intransigence at every stage of its development, the Bonnie family delights us with each vintage with its white wine, very Sauvignon (80 to 90%), combining energy, supreme finesse and exemplary straightness.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Hachette (Guide 2025): Coup de coeur ♥ “Ample on the attack, the palate delivers a full-bodied, enveloping yet beautifully straightforward substance that retains all the expected freshness, with a hint of bitterness on the finish that adds to the overall relief. A complete, benchmark Pessac”.Vinous (Neal Martin - May 2023) : 91-93/100 « Pressed dried flowers on the nose, scents of dandelion and yellow plum, a touch of fennel coming through with time. The palate is well balanced with a pithy opening, nutty and smoky in style, good depth with that nutty finish offering noticeable salinity. Very fine. »
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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With near-maniacal intransigence at every stage of its development, the Bonnie family delights us with each vintage with its white wine, very Sauvignon (80 to 90%), combining energy, supreme finesse and exemplary straightness.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A.Galloni-April 2021): 92/100 “The 2018 Malartic-Lagravière Blanc offers a good bit of precision to play off the natural radiance of the year. [...] This is very nicely done.”
En Magnum (April 2020): 94/100 "Skilfully vinified with a slight lightening of the tannin that goes in the direction of a search for more immediate elegance, finely spiced, very Léognan-like, fresh and elegant finish. More than ever, Malartic is one of the appellation's must-haves”.
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Potential alcohol:
- 14%
- Blend:
- 90% Sauvignon, 10% Sémillon
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With near-maniacal intransigence at every stage of its development, the Bonnie family delights us with each vintage with its white wine, very Sauvignon (80 to 90%), combining energy, supreme finesse and exemplary straightness.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2017): 95/100 “It explodes with fruit on the nose [...] full, coated palate that has retained all its freshness.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032
- Blend:
- 85% Sauvignon, 15% Sémillon
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Blend:
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 43%, Petit-Verdot 2,5%, Cabernet-Franc 1,5%
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
- Blend:
- Cabernet-Sauvignon 53%, Merlot 43%, Petit-Verdot 2,5%, Cabernet-Franc 1,5%
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
The 2021 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (February 2024): 91/100 “Delicate on the attack, a touch salty in the middle, the wine evolves suave, melting and delicately fleshy towards a savory finish with present salinity.”
Vinous (N. Martin - November 2023): 92/100 “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 focusedn 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 weel for 20 to 25 years.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2023-2033
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
The 2018 vintage in the press:
En Magnum (April 2021): 94/100 “Skillfully vinified with a slight lightening of the tannin that goes in the direction of a search for more immediate elegance, finely spiced, very typical of Léognan, fresh and delicate finish. More than ever, Malartic is one of the appellation's must-haves”.
J-M Quarin (September 2021): 93/100 “Deep red color. Intense. Intense, fresh, fruity, ripe, complex and deep nose. Ample on the attack, juicy in the mid-palate, very tasty in the middle and a tad austere, the wine evolves towards a slightly spicy finish. Good length”.
La Revue du Vin de France (November 2020): 93/100 “Dense, velvety, beautifully balanced, built on long, silky, accomplished tannins, with well-integrated alcoholic generosity. Potential for long ageing."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2025-2038
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Bought in 1988 and then renovated from top to bottom, Malartic-Lagravière is back to the fine, straight and distinguished style that made it successful in the 1950s and 1960s. Malartic-Lagravière continues its ascent has earned the 2018 vintage unanimous critical acclaim: 93/100 from the Revue du Vin de France and 94/100 from En Magnum « il faut plus que jamais compter avec Malartic parmi les incontournables de l'appellation ».
The 2017 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2020): 92/100 “A supple Pessac-Léognan with notes of blackberry, red plum and redcurrant, enhanced by clove and white pepper on the finish. This is not a wine of astonishing complexity, but it is elegant and satisfyingly persistent. Enjoy it over the next 15 years or more”.
J-M Quarin (October 2020): 91/100 “Very aromatic and fine nose, with ripe fruit. Caressing on the entry, then suave in the middle, savory and very fragrant, this wine glides across the palate, juicy and noble in its final presence. It's good!"
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2032