chateau malartic lagraviere cru classe pessac leognan

Château Malartic Lagravière, Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan, 2009

Name: Château Malartic Lagravière, Cru Classé, Pessac Léognan
Brand: Château Malartic Lagravière
Price: 680.66 GBP

95/100

Inside Bordeaux

93/100

Vinous

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2009
12x75cl
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£680.66

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Alexandre Bonnie's 2009 really impressed the J&B team. It is the result of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Yields were low in 2009, just 32hl/ha, but the quality is outstanding. The bouquet is really perfumed, with heady notes blueberries, liquorice, damp earth and super ripe black fruits. There is lovely density here with clear unbridled griotte cherries, loganberries and a touch of spice. This possesses a wonderfully velvety texture with wave after wave of delicious fruit and really fine grained tannins. By 2009 levels, this has a relatively low alcohol level of 13.5%.

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Critic Reviews

95/100

Jane Anson,

Inside Bordeaux

Great poise and character, these were the years when Malartic was taking a step up, and the 2009 has more than stood the test of time. Supple tannins that have a hidden kick, with a punch of dark fruits layered behind. Great stuff, enjoyable, fresh but confident signoff of concentrated blackcurrant puree and cigar box.

drinking window 2024 - 2040

date of review 10/2024

93/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2009 Malartic-Lagravière comprises a blend of 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. It has a much more sumptuous bouquet compared to the 2010, rounded and sensual with black cherries, melted tar and crushed violet scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, the acidity a little lower than the 2010 and the tannins softer. There is enormous depth to this voluminous Malartic-Lagravière, gentle grip with a persistent tarry finish that suggests that it needs more bottle age. This is only a couple of steps behind the 2010 albeit cut from a different clothe. Tasted at the vertical tasting at Malartic-Lagravière.

drinking window 2019 - 2040

date of review 04/2019

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Specifications

Country:

France

Region:

Bordeaux

Appellation:

Pessac Léognan

Producer:

Château Malartic Lagravière

style:

Red Wine

Grape Variety:

Cab Sauvignon Merlot

abv:

13%

allergen information

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